Indene from Japan
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 — 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
• 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