Cyclohexane (Petroleum Derived) from China
Cyclohexane is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon derived from benzene hydrogenation using petroleum-based feedstocks. Although cyclic, it falls under HTS 2901.10.40.00 when specified as acyclic-like in petroleum context, but primarily 2902.90; cross-check confirms acyclic saturated for petroleum sources. Used in nylon production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm acyclic vs cyclic status via molecular structure certificate
• Use stainless steel containers only; cyclohexane attacks carbon steel
• Monitor peroxide formation; require inhibitor presence documentation