Technical Grade Dodecylbenzene 98%
Technical grade dodecylbenzene at 98% purity, primarily linear C12-benzene, is a separate chemically defined organic compound used as a direct precursor for sulfonation in household detergent production. It falls under tariff item 2902.90.00 as an 'other' cyclic hydrocarbon, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compounds.
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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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).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dodecylbenzene is mixed with other alkylbenzenes or contains impurities beyond normal technical grade
Mixed alkylbenzenes are classified as mixed alkylbenzenes under heading 38.17, not as separate chemically defined compounds.
If imported as part of a formulated detergent preparation
Preparations for washing or cleaning put up for retail sale fall under Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added solvents or stabilizers that could shift classification
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis to CBSA to confirm purity and composition
• Verify if the product is subject to any Canadian chemical control regulations (e.g
• CEPA) before import
Related Products under Tariff item 2902.90.00
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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.
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