Benzoyl Peroxide (Pure) from Japan
Benzoyl peroxide in pure form (>98%) is classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00 as an 'other' organic peroxide not covered by specific bleaching agent provisions. This diacyl peroxide serves as a free radical initiator in polymer chemistry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Classify as UN 3104 (Organic Peroxide Type D) with temperature-controlled shipping below 30°C
• Include DSC thermal stability data showing SADT >60°C for customs safety review
• Distinguish from diluted formulations (<52% active) which classify under heading 2916