Industrial Grade Cumene 99.5% Pure from China
High-purity industrial cumene (99.5% minimum isopropylbenzene) supplied in bulk for petrochemical synthesis, particularly the Hock process for phenol production. Classified under HTS 2902.70.00.00 as it meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbons.
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
• Submit GC-MS analysis reports verifying cumene content to prevent misclassification as petroleum distillates
• Use nitrogen-blanketed tankers or drums to prevent oxidation during transport; declare flash point (36°C)
• Pre-register with EPA under TSCA for new importers to expedite customs clearance