Nitration Grade Benzene from China
High-purity benzene (>99.99%) specifically for nitrobenzene production via nitration process. Aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon essential for explosives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2902.20.00.00 as pure chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require manufacturer's certificate of analysis showing thiophene <1 ppm for nitration grade specs
• EPA TSCA inventory registration required; include PMN status if new chemical use
• Stabilizer content must be documented; excessive additives may shift to 3824 mixtures