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HTS Code · Chapter 38 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

3817.00.15.00Mixed alkylbenzenes

Also written 3817001500 and 3817.00.1500

HTS Code 3817.00.15.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesMiscellaneous chemical productsMixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902:Mixed alkylbenzenes:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 3817.00.15.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 41.5% to 44%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 3817.00.15.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
44%
$4,400.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
44.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,447.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty6.5%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 3817.00.15.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
6.5%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
15.4¢/kg + 55%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China44%
  • Mexico16.5%
  • Canada16.5%
  • Vietnam19%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3817.00.15.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
44%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China6.5%44%
Mexico6.5%16.5%0% with USMCA
Canada6.5%16.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam6.5%19%
Germany6.5%10%
Japan6.5%12.5%
South Korea6.5%12.5%
Taiwan6.5%10%
India6.5%16.5%
Ireland6.5%10%
Italy6.5%10%
Switzerland6.5%12.5%
Thailand6.5%19%
Malaysia6.5%16.5%
United Kingdom6.5%16.5%
France6.5%10%
Indonesia6.5%16.5%
Brazil6.5%44%
Bangladesh6.5%16.5%
Cambodia6.5%16.5%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Canada pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from India pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Thailand pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Malaysia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from United Kingdom pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Indonesia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Brazil pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Bangladesh pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Cambodia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3817.00.15.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $13M of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00), down 28% on 2024, mostly from France (66%), Canada (14%) and Spain (13%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
France$9M66%12%10%
Canada$2M14%65%16.5%0% with USMCA
Spain$2M13%35%10%
South Korea$725K5%57%12.5%
Saudi Arabia$188K1%0%19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 3817.00.15.00 cover?

HTS code 3817.00.15.00 covers mixed alkylbenzenes (Other), classified under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.5%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3817.00.15.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3817.00.15.00 is 6.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15.4¢/kg + 55%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of mixed alkylbenzenes (HTS 3817.00.15.00) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3817.00.15.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $13M of mixed alkylbenzenes under HTS 3817.00.15.00, mostly from France (66%), Canada (14%) and Spain (13%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3817.00.15.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3817.00.15.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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