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.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled as ACS grade with purity specifications to support classification
• For laboratory use, verify if an import permit is needed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for certain chemicals
• Keep the SDS and lot analysis readily available for CBSA inspection
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.
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).
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.
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.