Industrial Grade Benzene from China
High-purity benzene derived from the distillation of high temperature coal tar, containing more than 50 percent by weight benzene as per subheading 2707.10 notes. Used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2707.10.00.00 due to its aromatic composition exceeding nonaromatic constituents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify benzene purity exceeds 50% by weight via lab analysis to confirm classification under 2707.10
• Obtain proper hazardous material documentation (e.g
• MSDS) and comply with DOT/UN shipping regulations for flammable liquids
• Avoid misclassification as petroleum-derived benzene, which falls under Chapter 27 heading 2710