Tert-Butylbenzene from Japan
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.
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
• 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