Cumene Oxidation Fumaric Byproduct from China
Fumaric acid recovered from cumene (isopropylbenzene) oxidation process streams, repurposed for polymer applications. Aromatic derivation via cumene qualifies for 2917.19.1500. Separated from primary acetone/phenol products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Document separation from phenol/acetone streams with distillation curves
• Test for cumene residue <10 ppm to meet purity specs
• Use 49 CFR 172.101 Table 2 packaging for organic solid acids