Toluene with Stabilizer from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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