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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

,Refractive index verification (1.5010 ± 0.0005) confirms purity

Alkylation catalyst compatibility certificate often required