Tert-Butylbenzene

Tert-butylbenzene has a tertiary butyl group providing steric bulk, used in polymerization regulators. Classified HTS 2902.90.30 as alkylbenzene isomer. Quaternary carbon prevents certain substitution reactions.

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Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
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Alternative Classifications

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2902.90.90Same rate: 35%

If technical grade <95% purity

High purity requirement for specific alkylbenzene classification.

3812.31.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If as reaction accelerator in rubber vulcanization

Chemical reaction accelerators become Chapter 38 products.

2909.20.00.00Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If oxidized to corresponding cyclohexanol derivative

Oxygen function compounds shift to later chapter headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High boiling point (169°C) allows standard drum shipping without cooling

UV stabilizer properties require light-proof packaging specification

Distinguish from cumene by GC retention time documentation

Related Products under HTS 2902.90.30

Cumene (Isopropylbenzene)

Cumene is an alkylbenzene consisting of a benzene ring with an isopropyl group attached, used primarily as an intermediate in phenol and acetone production. It falls under HTS 2902.90.30 as a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon with an alkyl substituent. This classification applies to pure alkylbenzenes meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds.

p-Cymene (4-Isopropyltoluene)

p-Cymene is a naturally occurring alkylbenzene with both methyl and isopropyl groups on the benzene ring, used in fragrance synthesis and polymer production. Classified under HTS 2902.90.30 as a polyalkylbenzene fitting chapter criteria for pure organic compounds. Its structure qualifies it specifically within this alkylbenzene subheading.

n-Butylbenzene

n-Butylbenzene features a straight-chain butyl group attached to benzene, serving as an intermediate for surfactants and plasticizers. It qualifies under HTS 2902.90.30 as a chemically defined alkylbenzene per Chapter 29 note (a). The pure compound status distinguishes it from mixtures.

Diisopropylbenzene

Diisopropylbenzene contains two isopropyl groups on the benzene ring, used in resin and specialty chemical manufacturing. As a polyalkylbenzene, it precisely matches HTS 2902.90.30 criteria for cyclic hydrocarbons with multiple alkyl substituents. Chapter notes confirm applicability to pure isomers.

1,4-Diethylbenzene

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.

sec-Butylbenzene

sec-Butylbenzene has a secondary butyl group on the benzene ring, serving as precursor for styrene derivatives. Classified in HTS 2902.90.30 as an alkylbenzene isomer meeting purity standards of Chapter 29. Its branched structure provides specific reactivity profiles.