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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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