Pseudocumene (1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene) from China
Pseudocumene is a colorless, flammable liquid cyclic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C9H12, specifically 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. It falls under HTS 2902.90.10.00 as a specified 'other' cyclic hydrocarbon distinct from benzene, toluene, and xylene. Primarily used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (95-63-6) documentation to confirm classification as pseudocumene
• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling (UN 2321, flammable liquid) and compliance with DOT/UN transport regulations
• Avoid misclassification as mixed alkylbenzenes; specify single-isomer content to prevent reclassification under 2707