HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2909.60 – Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
HS code 2909.60 is the 6-digit subheading for alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It is used for methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), benzoyl peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), cumene hydroperoxide and di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP).
What HS 2909.60 covers
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.
- Covers
- Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)
- Cumene hydroperoxide
- Di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP)
- Lauroyl peroxide
- Dicumyl peroxide
- Examples
- Arkema Luperox
- AkzoNobel Perkadox
- United Initiators Organic Peroxides
- Evonik Peroxides
Codes often confused with 2909.60
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 290960, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 290960 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.6% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $209M 44% of world exports
- 2 Germany $75M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $47M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $473M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $48M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 India $45M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $44M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $562M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2909.60 5
Brazil splits HS 2909.60 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2909.60.1 HydroperoxidesHidroperóxidos Group
- 2909.60.11 Diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxideDe di-isopropilbenzeno
- 2909.60.12 tert-Butyl hydroperoxideDe ter-butila
- 2909.60.13 p-Menthane hydroperoxideDe p-mentano
- 2909.60.19 Other hydroperoxidesOutros
- 2909.60.90 Other alcohol, ether, acetal and ketone peroxidesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2909.60
What is HS code 290960?
HS code 290960 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 290960?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 290960 in UN Comtrade data were China ($209M, 44% of world exports), Germany ($75M) and the United States ($47M). World exports came to about $473M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 290960?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 290960 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($48M, 8.6% of world imports), India ($45M) and Germany ($44M). World imports came to about $562M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 290960?
Brazil splits HS code 290960 into 5 NCM codes: 2909.60.11 (Diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide), 2909.60.12 (tert-Butyl hydroperoxide), 2909.60.13 (p-Menthane hydroperoxide), 2909.60.19 (Other hydroperoxides), 2909.60.90 (Other alcohol, ether, acetal and ketone peroxides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.