Anhydrous Benzene

Water-free (<20 ppm H2O) benzene for moisture-sensitive Grignard reactions and organometallic synthesis. Pure cyclic hydrocarbon solvent. Classified under 2902.20.00.00 as chemically defined compound without excluded water content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.20.00Same rate: 35%

If with molecular sieves present

Physical presence of drying agents creates mixture classifiable differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Karl Fischer titration certificate (<20 ppm H2O) essential for classification

Molecular sieve dried benzene requires batch-specific analytical reports

Drum linings must be phenolic epoxy for anhydrous grade protection

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ACS Reagent Benzene

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