2909.60.50.00/Di-tert-butyl Peroxide/Germany

Di-tert-butyl Peroxide from Germany

Di-tert-butyl peroxide is a dialkyl peroxide used primarily as an initiator in free-radical polymerization reactions for producing plastics and elastomers. It falls under HTS 2909.60.5000 as an ether peroxide, chemically defined organic compound within Chapter 29 scope for separate organic peroxides. This classification covers its use in industrial polymer synthesis rather than as a fuel or coloring agent excluded by chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and UN certification for hazardous peroxide classification during customs clearance

• Ensure proper stabilization documentation to confirm it meets Chapter 29 note (f) for transport additives

• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 36 explosive by emphasizing chemical initiator function over pyrotechnic use