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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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