Ethylbenzene for Styrene Production
Refined ethylbenzene produced via benzene alkylation for catalytic dehydrogenation to styrene is a separate chemically defined organic compound (C6H5CH2CH3). It falls under tariff item 2902.60.00 as ethylbenzene, regardless of its intended use in styrene production, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains impurities or additives making it not a separate chemically defined compound
Impure or mixed products may fall under the residual item for other cyclic hydrocarbons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify based on chemical identity, not end use; ethylbenzene for styrene production still falls under 2902.60.00
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to confirm purity and composition
• Check if the product qualifies for duty relief under the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association programs if used in manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 2902.60.00
Ethylbenzene (CAS 100-41-4)
Ethylbenzene (CAS 100-41-4) is a colorless, flammable liquid cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H5CH2CH3, consisting of a benzene ring substituted with an ethyl group. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and is classified under tariff item 2902.60.00 as ethylbenzene.
Industrial Grade Ethylbenzene 99.5%
Industrial grade ethylbenzene with a minimum purity of 99.5% is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, C6H5CH2CH3. It meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) criteria and is classified under tariff item 2902.60.00 as ethylbenzene, used in petrochemical alkylation processes for styrene monomer synthesis.
Laboratory Reagent Ethylbenzene ACS Grade
Laboratory reagent ethylbenzene of ACS grade is a high-purity (99.8%+) separate chemically defined organic compound, C6H5CH2CH3. It falls under tariff item 2902.60.00 as ethylbenzene, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a) requirements, and is used for analytical chemistry and organic synthesis research.
Polymerization Grade Ethylbenzene
Polymerization grade ethylbenzene with ultra-high purity (99.9%+) and low benzene content (<50 ppm) is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, C6H5CH2CH3. It is classified under tariff item 2902.60.00 as ethylbenzene, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a), for use in dehydrogenation reactors producing styrene for polystyrene.