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