Industrial Grade Benzene
> High-purity benzene derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar, containing more than 50% benzene by weight as per subheading 2707.10 notes. This industrial-grade product is used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It meets the criteria for tariff item 2707.10.00 as benzol (benzene).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the benzene is a pure chemical compound with over 99% purity
Pure benzene is excluded from Chapter 27 and classified under heading 29.02.
If the product is a blend of aromatic hydrocarbons
Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures may fall under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the benzene content exceeds 50% by weight and that the product is not a separate chemically defined compound
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and certificate of analysis for customs
• Check if the benzene is subject to Canadian excise taxes or environmental fees
Related Products under Tariff item 2707.10.00
Aromatic Benzene Fraction
> A distillate fraction derived from coal tar in which aromatic constituents, primarily benzene at over 50% by weight, exceed non-aromatic constituents. This product is obtained from high-temperature coal tar distillation and is an essential raw material for synthetic rubber production. It meets the criteria of subheading 2707.10 as a benzol (benzene) product.
Benzol Solvent Grade
> Benzol (benzene) obtained from coal tar rectification, containing over 50% benzene by weight, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatics. This solvent-grade product is used as an industrial solvent for resins and adhesives. It is classified under tariff item 2707.10.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillate.
Coal Tar Benzene 95%
> A benzene product derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with a benzene content of 95% by weight, ensuring aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones. This high-purity benzene is commonly used in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under tariff item 2707.10.00 as benzol (benzene).
High Temperature Coal Tar Benzene
> A benzene fraction specifically obtained from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with benzene content exceeding 50% by weight and aromatic constituents dominating. This product is used in styrene production and other petrochemical intermediates. It is classified under tariff item 2707.10.00 due to its origin and composition.