Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) from China
Cumene, chemically known as isopropylbenzene (C6H5CH(CH3)2), is a colorless liquid cyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as an intermediate in phenol and acetone production. It falls under HTS 2902.70.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound within the cyclic hydrocarbons subheading of Chapter 29.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 99%+ purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging (e.g
• IBCs or drums) with cumene-specific hazard labels for DOT compliance
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and verify REACH/ TSCA registration for US import clearance