Toluene with Stabilizer
Toluene containing polymerization inhibitor (e.g., 0.025% BHT) for safe transport, classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00 per chapter note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stabilizer content >2% by weight
Excessive reaction inhibitors become Chapter 38 reaction accelerators.
If styrene-toluene transport mixtures
Styrene classified later in 2902.50 takes precedence.
If contains odorants or colorants beyond safety limits
Excessive additives render product 'particularly suitable' for specific use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document stabilizer as <0.1% and solely for transport per chapter note requirements
• Specify inhibitor type (BHT, TBHQ) prevents auto-oxidation during shipping
• Use stainless steel drums; avoid copper contamination affecting purity
Related Products under HTS 2902.30.00.00
Industrial Grade Toluene
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.
ACS Reagent Toluene
American Chemical Society (ACS) grade toluene meets stringent purity standards for laboratory use, classified as pure toluene under HTS 2902.30.00.00. Used in analytical chemistry, extractions, and as a chromatography solvent.
Nitration Grade Toluene
High-purity toluene specifically refined for nitration processes to produce explosives and pharmaceuticals, classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00. Meets strict impurity limits for controlled chemical reactions.
Paint Thinner Toluene
Technical grade toluene packaged for use as paint thinner and surface cleaner, remains classified as pure toluene under HTS 2902.30.00.00 per chapter notes allowing safety packaging. Contains minimal stabilizers.
Pharmaceutical Grade Toluene
Ultra-high purity toluene (USP/EP grade) used as extraction solvent in drug manufacturing, classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00 as chemically defined organic compound. Residual solvents strictly controlled.