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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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