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1,4-Diethylbenzene from Japan

1,4-Diethylbenzene is a symmetric polyalkylbenzene used in high-performance polymer production like polyethylene naphthalate. It falls under HTS 2902.90.30 as a pure dialkyl-substituted cyclic hydrocarbon. The para configuration distinguishes its chemical properties for specific syntheses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include refractive index and boiling point data matching reference standards

• Store below 50°C; provide temperature-controlled shipping certificates

• Declare exact isomer ratio if commercial grade contains minor ortho/meta impurities