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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified with halogenation
Halogenated biphenyl derivatives (e.g., PCBs) classify under earlier subheadings in 2902 for halogenated cyclic hydrocarbons.
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
โข Include certificate of analysis showing biphenyl content >98% to avoid reclassification; ensure flake size uniformity for transport compliance
โข Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain origins
Related Products under HTS 2902.90.60.00
Biphenyl Flakes (Diphenyl)
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.
Purified Diphenyl Flakes for Heat Transfer
High-purity biphenyl flakes used in heat transfer fluids and as a moth repellent intermediate. This product is specifically covered by HTS 2902.90.60.00 as biphenyl in its flake presentation, a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon.
Industrial Biphenyl Flakes 99% Purity
99% pure biphenyl flakes for industrial applications like optical brightener synthesis. Falls under HTS 2902.90.60.00 as a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon explicitly listed in flake form, per chapter provisions.
Flaked Diphenyl for Dye Manufacturing
Biphenyl in flake form specifically for azo dye production intermediates. Classified in HTS 2902.90.60.00 as it is a separate chemically defined organic compound meeting the precise description, ahead of later chapter headings per classification note.