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U.S. imports of benzene (high purity) (HS 290220) totaled $8.8M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Benzene (High Purity) paid $129K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Benzene (High Purity) imports of $8.8M in April 2026 ran 62% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAt 95% or greater purity by weight, benzene classified under 2902200000 is a foundational aromatic petrochemical feedstock for ethylbenzene (and downstream styrene), cumene (and downstream phenol/acetone), cyclohexane, and aniline production. Its classification at this purity threshold distinguishes it from lower-purity aromatic streams that may fall elsewhere in Chapter 27. Canada is the leading US import source, with South Korea, Colombia, Argentina, and Japan also supplying the market. Benzene is a regulated hazardous substance under EPA and OSHA frameworks, and bulk liquid shipments require appropriate hazmat documentation at entry.
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The 95% purity floor is the defining criterion that places benzene in heading 2902 as a discrete chemical compound rather than in Chapter 27 as a petroleum mixture. Importers receiving material below this threshold — such as reformate or pyrolysis gasoline streams with high benzene content — should work with a licensed customs broker to determine whether classification falls under Chapter 27 or another provision, as the duty treatment and regulatory requirements can differ.
Benzene is classified as a known human carcinogen and a DOT hazardous material (UN 1114, Class 3). Bulk liquid shipments must be accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), proper hazmat shipping documentation, and placarding. Importers should also be aware of EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting requirements and OSHA's permissible exposure limits, which affect downstream handling and storage at the port of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902200000 | BENZENE OF A PURITY OF 95% OR MORE BY WEIGHT | $8.8M | 10.00% | $129K |
BENZENE OF A PURITY OF 95% OR MORE BY WEIGHT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902200000 | BENZENE OF A PURITY OF 95% OR MORE BY WEIGHT | $2.5M |
BENZENE OF A PURITY OF 95% OR MORE BY WEIGHT
6.2M l
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $7.5M | $194K | -$7.3M |
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |