Industrial Grade Ethylbenzene 99.5% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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