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m-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid (mCPBA) 75% Technical Grade from Japan

m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid (mCPBA) is a peroxyacid used primarily as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis for epoxidation reactions and Baeyer-Villiger oxidations. This 75% technical grade product, typically stabilized with water and a wetting agent, falls under HTS 2916.39.04.00 as it is specifically listed as an aromatic peroxyacid derivative.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Ensure proper hazardous materials documentation (UN 3102) and temperature-controlled shipping below 25°C to maintain stability

• Include Certificate of Analysis verifying mCPBA content and peracid stabilizer levels for customs chemical classification

• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling as oxidizer (Class 5.1) which can delay clearance