Cyclohexane from Germany
Cyclohexane is a six-carbon cycloalkane (C6H12) classified under HTS 2902.19.00 as a cyclane, a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, flammable liquid used primarily as a solvent in industrial applications and as an intermediate in nylon production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels via Certificate of Analysis as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 notes
• Ensure proper UN 1145 hazmat documentation for flammable liquid shipping
• Avoid misclassification as petroleum distillate (Chapter 27) by confirming cycloalkane structure