U.S. imports of Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium (HS 281530) totaled $551K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium paid $14K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium imports of $551K in August 2026 ran 169% above the year-to-date monthly average of $205K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSodium peroxide and potassium peroxide are strong oxidizing agents used in oxygen-generating systems, bleaching applications, and as laboratory reagents; their high reactivity with moisture demands specialized packaging and hazmat handling throughout the supply chain. Both compounds are captured under a single tariff line (2815300000), and France is the leading US import source — reflecting the dominant global production position of Solvay and related European chemical manufacturers. China is also a notable supplier, and given the reactive nature of these compounds, importers should ensure compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations governing oxidizer classification.
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7 import shipments a month
Sodium peroxide is classified as a Division 5.1 oxidizer (and may carry a subsidiary corrosive hazard) under DOT 49 CFR. Shipments require proper UN-numbered packaging, hazardous materials shipping papers, and placarding. Importers should verify current DOT and IMDG requirements with their freight forwarder before arranging ocean or overland transport.
No. Sodium peroxide (Na₂O₂) falls under 2815300000 as an alkali metal peroxide. Sodium percarbonate — a different compound used as a laundry bleach — is classified elsewhere in Chapter 28 as a carbonate derivative. The chemical formula and compound identity, not just the word 'peroxide,' determine correct classification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$551KYoY · free account
Exports
$83KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8M of Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium and exported $1.6M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 2815
Subheading 281530 · $551K of $19.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2815300000 | Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium | $551K | 2.48% | 100.00% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2815300000 | Peroxides of Sodium or Potassium | $83K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and France together supply 100% of it. China pays 41.2% duty; United Kingdom 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 2.48% of imports for consumption.