Technical Grade Biphenyl Flakes

Technical-grade biphenyl flakes with minor impurities, used primarily as a chemical intermediate in dye and pesticide production. Classified under HTS 2902.90.60.00 as it meets the chapter note for separate chemically defined organic compounds in flake form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.90Same rate: 35%

If chemically modified with halogenation

Halogenated biphenyl derivatives (e.g., PCBs) classify under earlier subheadings in 2902 for halogenated cyclic hydrocarbons.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If in salt form with organic bases

Per chapter notes, inorganic salts of organic compounds like biphenyl derivatives classify with the organic base component in heading 2942.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include certificate of analysis showing biphenyl content >98% to avoid reclassification; ensure flake size uniformity for transport compliance

โ€ข Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain origins