HTS US: 2902.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 2902 encompasses a broad range of cyclic hydrocarbons, which are organic compounds containing carbon atoms arranged in ring structures. These substances are fundamental in the chemical industry as precursors or intermediates for producing polymers, solvents, and other chemical products.
The major compounds covered include:
- Cyclohexane: A saturated cyclic hydrocarbon widely used as a solvent and in the production of nylon precursors.
- Benzene: An aromatic hydrocarbon essential as a starting material in many chemical syntheses.
- Toluene: A methyl-substituted benzene used as a solvent and in manufacture of explosives and dyes.
- Xylenes (o-, m-, p-): Dimethylbenzenes used mainly as solvents and in the production of terephthalic acid.
- Styrene: Used primarily in the manufacture of polystyrene plastics and resins.
- Ethylbenzene, Cumene, and related compounds: Important intermediates in producing plastics, detergents, and other chemicals.
- Other cyclic hydrocarbons and related polycyclic compounds: Including acenaphthene, chrysene, fluoranthene, biphenyl, anthracene and more, having diverse industrial applications.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2902.XX.XXXX– Specifies the exact compound or group of compounds.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2902 is subdivided into further specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes representing individual cyclic hydrocarbons or groups thereof:
| HS/HTS Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2902.11.00.00 | Cyclohexane |
| 2902.19.00.10 | Dicyclopentadiene |
| 2902.19.00.50 | Other cyclic hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified |
| 2902.20.00.00 | Benzene |
| 2902.30.00.00 | Toluene |
| 2902.41.00.00 | o-Xylene |
| 2902.42.00.00 | m-Xylene |
| 2902.43.00.00 | p-Xylene |
| 2902.44.00.00 | Mixed xylene isomers |
| 2902.50.00.00 | Styrene |
| 2902.60.00.00 | Ethylbenzene |
| 2902.70.00.00 | Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) |
| 2902.90.10.00 | Pseudocumene (Trimethylbenzene) |
| 2902.90.20.00 | Acenaphthene, chrysene, cymene, dimethylnaphthalenes, fluoranthene, fluorene, indene, mesitylene, methylanthracene, methylnaphthalene, phenanthrene and pyrene |
| 2902.90.30.10 | Dodecylbenzene |
| 2902.90.30.50 | Other alkylbenzenes and polyalkylbenzenes |
| 2902.90.40.00 | Anthracene; and 1,4-Di-(2-methylstyryl)benzene |
| 2902.90.60.00 | Biphenyl (Diphenyl), in flakes |
| 2902.90.90.00 | Other cyclic hydrocarbons not specified elsewhere |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, the following are excluded from heading 2902:
- Non-cyclic hydrocarbons such as straight or branched chain alkanes and alkenes (classified under other headings in Chapter 27).
- Oxygenated derivatives like phenols or alcohols, which fall under different headings in Chapter 29.
- Halogenated or other substituted cyclic hydrocarbons are generally classified separately depending on substituent type.
Notes
- Industrial Use: Many of these cyclic hydrocarbons are critical intermediates in petrochemical and polymer industries.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary by specific 10-digit code and country of origin; consult the latest USHTS for precise rates.
- Safety and Regulations: Handling and importation of certain compounds like benzene are subject to stringent environmental and health regulations.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of pure benzene for industrial use.US HTS Code:
2902.20.00.00(Benzene)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS listings (subject to variation)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations mandatory.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons including alkenes and alkadienes.
- HTS 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons.
- HTS 2904: Hydrocarbon derivatives containing oxygen (alcohols, phenols).
- HTS 2707: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
