Industrial Grade Toluene from Japan
Toluene (C6H5CH3) is a colorless liquid aromatic hydrocarbon classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00 as a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon. It serves as a key solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, and chemical manufacturing processes.
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
• Verify purity certificate (typically 99%+ toluene) to confirm classification under 2902.30, not mixtures
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) showing toluene as principal component for customs clearance
• Ensure proper UN-approved chemical packaging to avoid reclassification as dangerous goods