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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of essential oil composition exceeding 70% concentration
Terpene hydrocarbons in essential oils classify under Chapter 33.
If for ortho- or meta-cymene isomers
Only para-cymene specifically listed; other isomers fall under residual provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify optical rotation and refractive index to distinguish p-cymene from o- or m-isomers
• Declare food-grade vs technical grade clearly for appropriate regulatory oversight
• Provide GC-MS chromatogram showing >95% purity for tariff verification
Related Products under HTS 2902.90.20.00
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.
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.
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.