Heading 2902

Cyclic hydrocarbons

19 declarable lines

Heading 2902 covers separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbons. It is split first by ring type or named compound, then by specific isomers and other named products, with a residual Other line.

Products in this heading

Benzene
Toluene
Styrene
Ethylbenzene
Cumene
Cyclohexane
Mixed xylene isomers
Dodecylbenzene

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the product is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, not a derivative with added halogen, nitro, sulfo, or oxygen functions.
Identify the parent structure: cyclane, cyclene, cycloterpene, benzene, toluene, xylene, styrene, ethylbenzene, cumene, or another listed cyclic hydrocarbon.
For xylenes, determine whether it is o-xylene, m-xylene, p-xylene, or mixed xylene isomers.
For other cyclic hydrocarbons, check whether the product is named in 2902.90.10.00 through 2902.90.60.00 or falls in 2902.90.90.00.

Often confused with

Hexane
It is an acyclic hydrocarbon, not a cyclic hydrocarbon of heading 2902.
Heading 2901
Chlorobenzene
It is a halogenated derivative of benzene, not the parent cyclic hydrocarbon.
Heading 2903
Nitrobenzene
It is a nitrated derivative, so it falls under heading 2904.
Heading 2904
Phenol
It is a hydroxy derivative classified as a phenol, not a hydrocarbon.
Heading 2907
Toluene sulfonic acid
It is a sulfonated derivative, so it is not classified in heading 2902.
Heading 2904

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for toluene?

Toluene is classified under 2902.30.00.00, general (MFN) Free.

What is the duty on styrene?

The general (MFN) rate for styrene under 2902.50.00.00 is Free.

How do I classify mixed xylene isomers?

Mixed xylene isomers are classified under 2902.44.00.00, general (MFN) Free; the separate o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene lines are 2902.41.00.00, 2902.42.00.00, and 2902.43.00.00, all general (MFN) Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.