Polymerization Grade Benzene from China
Ultra-high purity benzene for polystyrene and cumene production via catalytic polymerization. Cyclic hydrocarbon meeting stringent non-staining requirements for plastics manufacturing. Classified HTS 2902.20.00.00 as separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Specify acid wash color <10 Pt/Co units in purchase specs to ensure polymer grade quality
• Freeze point testing (-5.4°C min) required to verify absence of freezing impurities
• Bulk imports >1000 MT often qualify for duty drawback programs; maintain production records