sec-Butylbenzene

sec-Butylbenzene is an alkylbenzene used in surfactant synthesis. It fits HTS 2902.90.30.50 as 'other' polyalkylbenzene equivalents with C4+ chains. Chemically defined per Chapter 29, excluding formulated mixtures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.90Same rate: 35%

If classified as mixed isomers

Statistical suffixes distinguish pure vs. mixed alkylbenzene products.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If incorporated into surface-active preparations

When used in detergent formulations, shifts from pure compound to finished preparation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm optical purity if chiral applications; provide flash point data for transport; segregate from oxidizers due to flammability risks

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Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)

Cumene is a colorless, volatile liquid alkylbenzene with the formula C6H5CH(CH3)2, used primarily as an intermediate in phenol and acetone production. It falls under HTS 2902.90.30.50 as an 'other' alkylbenzene, being a monoalkyl derivative of benzene with a cyclic hydrocarbon structure. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate compounds.

p-Cymene (Para-Isopropyltoluene)

p-Cymene is a naturally occurring polyalkylbenzene (C10H14) found in essential oils, used in fragrance and solvent applications. Classified under HTS 2902.90.30.50 as 'other' polyalkylbenzenes due to its two alkyl substituents on the benzene ring. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbons.

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (Pseudocumene)

Pseudocumene is a flammable liquid polyalkylbenzene used in plasticizer and dye production. It qualifies for HTS 2902.90.30.50 as an 'other' trimethyl derivative of benzene. As a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), it excludes crude petroleum fractions.

1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene)

Mesitylene is a symmetrical trimethylbenzene used as a solvent and in resin production. Falls under HTS 2902.90.30.50 as 'other' polyalkylbenzenes, being a chemically pure cyclic hydrocarbon. Excluded from Chapter 27 as it's not a crude mixture.

n-Propylbenzene

n-Propylbenzene (C6H5C3H7) serves as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and fragrances. Classified in HTS 2902.90.30.50 as other alkylbenzenes, distinct from ethyl- or isopropyl- variants. Pure compound status confirmed by chemical definition.

1,2-Diethylbenzene

1,2-Diethylbenzene is a polyalkylbenzene intermediate for polymers. Under HTS 2902.90.30.50 as other alkyl-/polyalkylbenzenes beyond specific listings. Pure cyclic hydrocarbon meeting chapter purity standards.