Industrial Grade Benzene from Canada
Pure benzene (C6H6), a colorless liquid cyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in manufacturing styrene, phenol, and other aromatics. Classified under HTS 2902.20.00.00 as it is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon. Meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure UN 1114 hazardous material declaration for DOT compliance
• Verify purity certificates (typically >99.9%) to confirm classification as chemically defined benzene
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; pure benzene cannot contain >1% toluene or other impurities