Lauroyl Peroxide

Lauroyl peroxide functions as a polymerization initiator for acrylic resins and as a bleaching agent in flour milling. Classified in HTS 2909.60.5000 as a diacyl peroxide (ketone peroxide derivative), meeting Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with transport stabilizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 38.7%

If classified specifically as diacyl (ketone) peroxide

Heading 2915 provides more specific ketone peroxide classification before general 2909.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If formulated flour bleaching preparation

Retail or industrial preparations containing peroxides shift to Chapter 38.

2904Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If imported as sulfonated/nitrated derivative emphasizing those functions

Chapter notes direct halogenated/sulfonated derivatives to specific function headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide SADT test results (<60°C) for customs hazardous materials declaration

Include food contact authorization if destined for flour bleaching applications

Prevent Chapter 35 enzyme bleach confusion with organic peroxide specification

Related Products under HTS 2909.60.50.00

Di-tert-butyl Peroxide

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.

Cumene Hydroperoxide

Cumene hydroperoxide serves as an intermediate in phenol and acetone production via the Hock process, functioning as an organic hydroperoxide. Classified under HTS 2909.60.5000 as an alcohol peroxide derivative within Chapter 29's organic compounds scope. Excluded from Chapter 28 as it's not an inorganic peroxide.

tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is an organic hydroperoxide used as an oxidant in epoxidation reactions and oxidation catalysis. It qualifies for HTS 2909.60.5000 as an alcohol peroxide, fitting Chapter 29's definition of chemically defined organic peroxides with necessary stabilizers for safe transport.

Dicumyl Peroxide

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.

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane

This dialkyl peroxide serves as a high-temperature initiator for crosslinking polyethylene and silane-modified polymers. HTS 2909.60.5000 covers it as a chemically defined ether peroxide, with permitted anticaking stabilizers per Chapter 29 note (f).

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)

MEKP is the standard curing agent for unsaturated polyester resins in fiberglass composites and gelcoats. As a ketone peroxide solution, it falls under HTS 2909.60.5000 per Chapter 29 for organic peroxides dissolved in solvents for safe transport (note e).