Isoamylbenzene from Japan
Isoamylbenzene features a branched five-carbon alkyl chain on benzene, used in fine chemical synthesis. Falls under HTS 2902.90.30 as chemically defined alkylbenzene. The isopentyl structure provides steric hindrance for selective reactions.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
Import Tips
• HPLC chromatogram required to confirm absence of straight-chain amylbenzene
• Low odor variant preferred for fragrance intermediate applications
• Vapor pressure data essential for closed-system transport requirements