Biphenyl Flakes (Diphenyl) from Mexico
Pure biphenyl, also known as diphenyl, supplied in flake form as a white crystalline solid. This cyclic hydrocarbon falls under HTS 2902.90.60.00 due to its chemical structure consisting of two linked phenyl rings and specific presentation in flakes, distinguishing it from other cyclic hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify flake purity and form via lab analysis to confirm classification; provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous material handling
• Avoid misdeclaration as powder form which may shift to other subheadings