2902.20.00.00 - Benzene 🖩

This HTS category, 2902.20.00.00, specifically classifies Benzene. Benzene is a fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon, characterized by its cyclic structure containing six carbon atoms with alternating single and double bonds, and a molecular formula of C₆H₆. It serves as a primary building block in the petrochemical industry for the production of a vast array of other chemicals and materials, including plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and pharmaceuticals.

Within the broader heading of Cyclic hydrocarbons, Benzene is distinguished from its immediate siblings by its unique chemical structure and common name. For instance, Toluene (2902.30.00.00) is a methylated benzene, meaning it has a methyl group attached to the benzene ring, while Xylenes encompass isomers of dimethylbenzene. Styrene (2902.50.00.00) is vinylbenzene, and Ethylbenzene (2902.60.00.00) features an ethyl group attached to the benzene ring. Benzene itself is the simplest and foundational member of this aromatic hydrocarbon family.

As this node represents a leaf classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2902.20.00.00 is definitive for pure or technically pure Benzene, whether obtained from coal tar distillation or petroleum refining processes, and is not intended for mixtures where Benzene is not the principal component or where other specific cyclic hydrocarbons are predominant.