Purified Chlorobenzene 99.9%
High-purity chlorobenzene (99.9%) used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a solvent meets the definition of a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is classifiable under this tariff item as a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon.
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
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing 99.9% purity and absence of impurities
• The product is eligible for duty-free treatment under most trade agreements if originating from a partner country
• Ensure the solvent is not put up for retail sale, which would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.91.00
Bulk p-Dichlorobenzene Drums
p-Dichlorobenzene packaged in 200kg steel drums for industrial mothball production is a pure para-dichlorobenzene compound. Bulk packaging does not affect chemical classification under Chapter 29.
Chlorobenzene
Chlorobenzene is a colorless, flammable liquid used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for producing phenol, aniline, and pesticides. It is a separate chemically defined halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Chlorobenzene for Pesticide Synthesis
Technical-grade chlorobenzene destined for herbicide production, such as propanil, is a chemically defined chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon. End-use does not affect classification under Chapter 29, as the product is not put up in measured doses or retail sale.
Chlorobenzene with Anti-Dusting Agent
Chlorobenzene with a minor anti-dusting agent added for safe handling is still classified under this tariff item. Chapter 29 Note 1(g) permits additions for safety or identification, provided they do not make the product suitable for a specific use.
Distilled Chlorobenzene USP Grade
USP-grade distilled chlorobenzene for pharmaceutical solvent applications is a pure halogenated aromatic compound. It meets the Chapter 29 definition of a separate chemically defined organic compound, regardless of its intended use in pharmaceuticals.
Distilled p-Dichlorobenzene
Vacuum-distilled p-dichlorobenzene purified to remove colored impurities and isomers remains a pure chemically defined aromatic halogenated hydrocarbon. It is classifiable under this tariff item as the specific para-isomer.