2902.90.30.10/Linear Dodecylbenzene (LDB)/Germany

Linear Dodecylbenzene (LDB) from Germany

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 — Germany → 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

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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