2916.32.10.00 - Benzoyl peroxide

This HTS classification, 2916.32.10.00, specifically covers Benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound that is primarily used as an initiator in polymerization reactions, a bleaching agent in various applications (such as flour and acne treatments), and as a disinfectant. It is characterized by the presence of two benzoyl groups linked by a peroxide bond.

At this level of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Benzoyl peroxide is distinguished from its sibling category, 2916.32.20.00, which covers Benzoyl chloride. While both are derivatives of benzoic acid and share the "benzoyl" functional group, Benzoyl peroxide is defined by its peroxide linkage, conferring oxidizing and reactive properties distinct from the acyl halide structure of Benzoyl chloride. Benzoyl chloride, in contrast, is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for acylation reactions.

As 2916.32.10.00 represents a leaf node in this section of the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this heading is definitive for pure Benzoyl peroxide and its preparations when they meet the chemical and structural criteria outlined. It is crucial to ensure that the imported or exported material is accurately identified as Benzoyl peroxide, distinguishing it from other peroxides or aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives that may fall under different HTS codes.