Industrial Grade Ethylbenzene 99.5% from Canada
High-purity ethylbenzene (99.5% min) used in petrochemical alkylation processes for styrene monomer synthesis. Meets Chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon under heading 2902.60. Classified here rather than Chapter 27 due to high purity and defined composition.
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
• Include supplier purity certificate and distillation range specs (135-140°C) to distinguish from crude hydrocarbons
• Declare correct flash point (15°C) and vapor pressure for DOT hazardous material classification
• Verify no stabilizers added that would trigger note (f) reclassification