Cumene Process Benzene from Japan
High purity benzene for cumene (isopropylbenzene) production via Friedel-Crafts alkylation, precursor to phenol/acetone. Cyclic hydrocarbon 2902.20.00.00 classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,Refractive index verification (1.5010 ± 0.0005) confirms purity
• Alkylation catalyst compatibility certificate often required