About HS Code 290960
This category encompasses alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. These organic peroxides are highly reactive compounds characterized by the presence of an oxygen-oxygen single bond. They are primarily used as initiators for polymerization reactions in the plastics and resin industries, as curing agents for thermoset resins, and as cross-linking agents for elastomers. Due to their inherent instability and hazardous nature (flammable, explosive, oxidizing agents), their international trade is subject to stringent regulations concerning packaging, storage, and transportation. Key players are specialty chemical manufacturers and polymer producers, who must adhere to strict safety protocols for handling and shipping these critical industrial chemicals.
Products Under This Code
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), Benzoyl peroxide, Tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), Cumene hydroperoxide, Di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP), Lauroyl peroxide, Dicumyl peroxide
Real World Examples
Arkema Luperox, AkzoNobel Perkadox, United Initiators Organic Peroxides, Evonik Peroxides
Common Misclassification
Often confused with other organic compounds in Chapter 29, particularly other oxygen-containing compounds, but the presence of the peroxide (-O-O-) linkage is the defining characteristic.
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Major producers and consumers are countries with large polymer, plastics, and resin manufacturing industries, including China, the USA, Germany, and Japan, with strict regulations governing their international movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 290960?
HS code 290960 covers: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. This category encompasses alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. These organic peroxides are highly reactive compounds characterized by the presence of an oxygen-oxygen single bond. They are primarily used as initiators for polymerization reactions in the plastics and resin industries, as curing agents for thermoset resins, and as cross-linking agents for elastomers. Due to their inherent instability and hazardous nature (flammable, explosive, oxidizing agents), their international trade is subject to stringent regulations concerning packaging, storage, and transportation. Key players are specialty chemical manufacturers and polymer producers, who must adhere to strict safety protocols for handling and shipping these critical industrial chemicals.
What products fall under HS code 290960?
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), Benzoyl peroxide, Tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), Cumene hydroperoxide, Di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP), Lauroyl peroxide, Dicumyl peroxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 290960?
Often confused with other organic compounds in Chapter 29, particularly other oxygen-containing compounds, but the presence of the peroxide (-O-O-) linkage is the defining characteristic.
How is HS code 290960 structured?
HS code 290960 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.