HS code 281520: Potassium Hydroxide
- Covers:
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium…
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
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What 281520 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium › Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 2815 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium: every subheading side by side.
- 281511 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) — Solid
- 281512 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) — In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
- 281530 Peroxides of sodium or potassium
US duty rate
0%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 281520
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Common questions
- What is HS code 281520?
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
- What duty rates apply to 281520?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
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