1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene (Durene)
1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, also known as durene, is a polyalkylbenzene with four methyl groups attached to a benzene ring. It is used in the production of plasticizers and as a high-temperature solvent. As a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, it falls under this tariff item for other cyclic hydrocarbons.
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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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (Pseudocumene)
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (pseudocumene) is a flammable liquid polyalkylbenzene used in plasticizer and dye production. As a separate chemically defined compound, it qualifies for tariff item 2902.90.00 as an 'other' cyclic hydrocarbon, distinct from more specific benzene derivatives.
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1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene)
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1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene (CAS 6383-95-5)
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1,4-Diethylbenzene
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