DDB for Detergent Manufacture
Dodecylbenzene for detergent manufacture is a chemically defined alkylbenzene produced via HF-alkylation, used as a precursor for dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid. It is a cyclic hydrocarbon with a straight-chain C12 alkyl group. This product falls under the 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 |
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2902. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not sulfonated, as sulfonated derivatives are classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the alkyl chain length and purity
• Check if the product is subject to Canadian regulations for detergent feedstocks
Related Products under Tariff item 2902.90.00
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.
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.
1,2-Diethylbenzene
1,2-Diethylbenzene is a polyalkylbenzene intermediate used in polymer production. As a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, it falls under tariff item 2902.90.00 for 'other' cyclic hydrocarbons, meeting Chapter 29 purity standards.
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene)
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, or mesitylene, is a symmetrical trialkylbenzene used as a solvent and in pyrotechnic fuels. It is a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon with three methyl groups on the benzene ring. This product falls under the tariff item for other cyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29.
1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene (CAS 6383-95-5)
1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene (CAS 6383-95-5) is a stilbene derivative used in optical brighteners and laser dyes. This fluorescent compound (C24H24) fits Chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, classified under tariff item 2902.90.00.
1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene Optical Brightener Base
1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene optical brightener base is the pure form of this stilbene derivative before formulation into final products. It is classified under tariff item 2902.90.00 as an 'other' cyclic hydrocarbon, being a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29.