Industrial Grade Benzene from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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