Phenanthrene from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document melting range 99-101°C and UV absorption maxima for identity
• Sublime under vacuum for purification to meet 99.5% specification
• Declare as UN 3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance for bulk shipments