Technical Grade Dodecylbenzene 98% from China
Technical grade dodecylbenzene at 98% purity, primarily linear C12-benzene, serves as direct precursor for sulfonation in household detergent production. HTS 2902.90.30.10 applies as it meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined alkylbenzenes with impurities not affecting principal characteristics.
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
• COA must specify isomer distribution and total alkylbenzene content to validate 2902 classification vs mixtures
• Temperature-controlled shipping (40-50°C) required to prevent solidification; declare flash point (~140°C)
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'detergent feedstock' which may trigger end-use restrictions