2902.90.30.10/Linear Dodecylbenzene (LDB)/China

Linear Dodecylbenzene (LDB) from China

Linear dodecylbenzene is a chemically defined organic compound consisting of a benzene ring alkylated with a straight-chain C12 hydrocarbon group. It falls under HTS 2902.90.30.10 as an alkylbenzene used primarily as an intermediate in producing linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) for detergents. The chapter notes confirm classification for separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbons with alkyl substituents.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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)

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical analysis (GC-MS) confirming linear C12 chain and >98% purity to avoid reclassification as mixed alkylbenzenes

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and end-use declarations specifying detergent intermediate use to comply with TSCA import requirements

• Verify supplier COA matches declared CAS 123-72-8 (actually 26636-34-0 for LDB) to prevent customs holds