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U.S. imports of benzene (high purity) (HS 290220) totaled $73.4M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Benzene (High Purity) paid $5.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.8% on $57.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Benzene (High Purity) imports of $73.4M in July 2026 ran 58% above the year-to-date monthly average of $46.4M.
Last updated: July 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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50 shipments/mo
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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Subheading 1 of 12 in heading 2902
Subheading 290220 · $73.4M of $166.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902200000 | Benzene of A Purity of 95% or More by Weight | $73.4M | 6.89% | 77.86% | $5.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902200000 | Benzene of A Purity of 95% or More by Weight | $1.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$73.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and India together supply 63% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.89%.