Industrial Grade Ethylbenzene 99.5% from China
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 — 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
• 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