Ethylbenzene for Styrene Production from Canada
Refined ethylbenzene specifically produced via benzene alkylation for catalytic dehydrogenation to styrene. As a C8 aromatic with defined molecular structure, it qualifies under 2902.60.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit process flow documentation showing Friedel-Crafts alkylation origin to support purity claims
• Ensure stainless steel drum packaging meets UN specification for corrosive cargo
• Monitor for ethylbenzene purity drift; <98% may trigger Chapter 27 reclassification