HS Code for Sodium peroxide

Sodium peroxide is classified under HS code 2815.30. This classification is found within heading 28.15, which is titled "Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium." Sodium peroxide (Na2O2) is an inorganic compound produced by treating sodium with excess oxygen. It is a powerful oxidizer and reacts violently with water to form sodium hydroxide and oxygen. The Harmonized System groups the peroxides of these specific alkali metals (sodium and potassium) together with their respective hydroxides because of their chemical relationship and industrial similarities. Classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product name is explicitly mentioned in the heading text. It is typically traded in granular or powder form and used in bleaching wood pulp, extracting minerals from ores, and in breathing apparatuses to regenerate oxygen from carbon dioxide.

Products Included

• Sodium peroxide granules
• Sodium peroxide powder
• Technical grade sodium peroxide for industrial bleaching
• Sodium peroxide used in laboratory analysis

Common Misclassification

Sodium peroxide is often misclassified under HS code 2815.11 or 2815.12, which are for sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). While sodium peroxide reacts to form sodium hydroxide, they are distinct chemicals. Another common error is 2847.00, which is for hydrogen peroxide. While both are peroxides, 2847.00 is limited to hydrogen peroxide only. Finally, it should not be confused with sodium oxide (2825.90), which lacks the peroxo (O-O) linkage.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sodium peroxide?

The HS code for sodium peroxide is 2815.30, which covers peroxides of sodium or potassium.

Is sodium peroxide classified as an oxidizing solid?

While it is an oxidizing solid for transport safety (IMDG/DOT), for customs tariff purposes, it is classified by its specific chemical identity under HS code 2815.30.