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Thiophene-Free Benzene from Japan

Purified benzene with thiophene content <0.2 ppm, essential for pharmaceutical intermediate production. Colorless flammable liquid cyclic hydrocarbon. HTS 2902.20.00.00 per Chapter 29 chemically defined compounds exclusion of mixtures.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Hydrogenation purification certificate required to prove thiophene removal

• GMP facility documentation needed if destined for drug master file applications

• Class 3 PG II labeling mandatory; ensure IBC/ISO tank certifications