U.S. exports of Ethylbenzene (Phenylethane) (HS 290260) totaled $37K in December 2025, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: December 2025 dataEthylbenzene, also called phenylethane, is primarily an intermediate in the production of styrene monomer, making it a key upstream petrochemical in the plastics and synthetic rubber supply chain. Classified under HTS 2902600000, it is traded in bulk liquid form and requires EPA TSCA certification upon US entry. Canada is the dominant — and essentially sole — recorded supplier to the US under this heading, reflecting the integrated nature of North American petrochemical infrastructure. The high concentration of supply from a single origin makes this a relatively low supply-chain-risk commodity for most importers, though any disruption to Canadian refinery or chemical plant output can have outsized effects.
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Yes. Pure or commercially pure ethylbenzene is classified under HTS 2902600000, distinct from mixed xylene isomers (2902440000). When ethylbenzene is present as a minor component in a mixed xylene stream, the mixture's classification depends on which component predominates or whether it meets the definition of mixed xylene isomers. A licensed customs broker should review the product's composition certificate to confirm the correct heading.
Importers must provide EPA TSCA certification (either a positive certification that the product complies with TSCA, or a negative certification that it is not subject to TSCA) at the time of entry. Standard commercial documentation — invoice, bill of lading, and SDS — is also required.
Subheading 10 of 12 in heading 2902
Subheading 290260 · $37K of $242.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902600000 | Ethylbenzene | $322K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902600000 | Ethylbenzene (Phenylethane) | $60K |
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.
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Imports
—YoY · free account
Exports
$37KYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to December 2025, the U.S. imported $910K of Ethylbenzene (Phenylethane).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2025 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · December 2025
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Costa Rica and Canada together take 76% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.