Propylene for Cumene Production from Mexico
High-specification propene used in alkylation with benzene to produce cumene, a phenol/acetone precursor. Pure acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon under HTS 2901.22.00.00, meeting chapter purity requirements. Supplied to phenol plants worldwide.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure benzene-free certification for process purity; comply with pipeline specs if applicable; declare as chemical intermediate to avoid fuel misclassification