Indene from China
Indene is a bicyclic organic compound consisting of a benzene ring fused to a cyclopentene ring, classified as a cyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2902.90.90.00. It is used primarily as an intermediate in the production of synthetic resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels through Certificate of Analysis (CoA) as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 notes
• Ensure proper labeling as 'pure indene' vs mixtures to avoid reclassification to mixtures of isomers
• Obtain safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous material declarations during customs clearance