Acenaphthene
Acenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the formula C12H10, consisting of naphthalene with an ethylene bridge. It falls under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a specific cyclic hydrocarbon listed in the tariff description for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived directly from coal tar without further purification
Crude aromatic mixtures from coal tar distillation fall under Chapter 27 before refinement into pure compounds.
If imported as a chemical mixture containing acenaphthene with other PAHs
Mixtures of chemicals not specifically provided for elsewhere classify under heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity and identity as acenaphthene to avoid misclassification
• Ensure packaging complies with UN/DOT hazardous material regulations if shipped in bulk
• Declare exact CAS number (83-32-9) on entry documents to match tariff description
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Chrysene
Chrysene (C18H12) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of four fused benzene rings. Classified under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as an explicitly listed cyclic hydrocarbon used in research and as a chemical intermediate.
p-Cymene
p-Cymene (para-cymene, C10H14) is a monoterpene aromatic hydrocarbon with methyl and isopropyl substituents on benzene. It is explicitly listed under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used in fragrance and flavor industries.
Fluorene
Fluorene (C13H10) is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a central five-membered ring. It qualifies under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a named cyclic hydrocarbon used in dye manufacturing and as a fluorescent probe.
Indene
Indene (C9H8) is a bicyclic hydrocarbon with a benzene ring fused to a cyclopentene ring. Listed specifically under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used in resin and synthetic rubber production.
Mesitylene (1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene)
Mesitylene is 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (C9H12), a symmetrical trialkylbenzene. It is explicitly named in HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in resin production.
Phenanthrene
Phenanthrene (C14H10) is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with angularly fused rings. Classified under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a specifically listed cyclic hydrocarbon used in explosives and dyes.