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U.S. imports of alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides, acetals & hemiacetals (HS 290960) totaled $6.1M in June 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Alcohol Peroxides, Ether Peroxides, Ketone Peroxides, Acetals & Hemiacetals paid $1.6M in duties in June 2026 โ an effective duty rate of 26% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alcohol Peroxides, Ether Peroxides, Ketone Peroxides, Acetals & Hemiacetals imports of $6.1M in June 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
Imports from China dominate this heading, with Germany and South Korea also significant suppliers, making Section 301 exposure a key cost consideration for buyers sourcing aromatic and non-aromatic peroxide derivatives from Chinese manufacturers. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading into four 10-digit lines โ 2909600000, 2909601000, 2909602000, and 2909605000 โ distinguishing aromatic from non-aromatic structures and flagging products of US Note 3, Section VI, which affects duty treatment for certain chemical intermediates. These compounds serve as initiators, crosslinkers, and oxidizing agents across polymer, rubber, and specialty chemical manufacturing, so correct classification between aromatic and non-aromatic subheadings is commercially significant.
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The US schedule separates aromatic peroxides (2909601000 and 2909602000) from non-aromatic ones (2909605000), and aromatic compounds that qualify as products of US Note 3, Section VI may be classified under 2909601000 with a different duty rate. Importers should confirm the chemical structure and any applicable note status with a licensed customs broker before entry.
China is the leading supplier under this heading, and many organic chemical intermediates originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable list and rate tier depend on the specific 10-digit HTS line; importers should verify current Section 301 coverage for each subheading before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2909605000 | OTHER NON-AROMATIC ALCOHOL PEROXIDES, ETC AND DER | $4.3M | 25.21% | 100.00% | $1.1M |
| 2909602000 | OTHER AROMATIC ALCOHOL PEROXIDES, ETC AND DERIV | $1.8M | 28.09% | 100.00% | $499K |
| 2909601000 | AROMATIC PEROXIDES, ETC OF PROD IN U.S. NOTE3 SEC | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2909600000 | ALCOHOL PEROXIDES, ETHER PEROX, KETONE PEROX ETC | $2.5M |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $3.0M | $125K | -$2.9M |
| GERMANY | $1.6M | $553K | -$1.0M |
| CANADA | -- | $767K | +$767K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $729K | -- | -$729K |
| MEXICO | -- | $491K | +$491K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $3.5M | $887K | -$2.6M |
| Ohio | $837K | $304K | -$533K |
| California | $698K | $60K | -$638K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.6M | $898K | -$1.7M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | $24K | -$1.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.0M | $31K | -$972K |