Dicumyl Peroxide from Japan
Dicumyl peroxide acts as a crosslinking agent in rubber and silicone elastomer vulcanization processes. Under HTS 2909.60.5000 as an ether peroxide, it's a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), distinguished from polymer-bound forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require DOT/UN approved packaging for self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) compliance
• Document stabilizer content to qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) for preservation additives
• Avoid Chapter 40 rubber accelerator classification by proving pure chemical form