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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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