p-Cymene from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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