Cryogenic Liquefied Ethylene for PE Resin Manufacturing
High-purity liquefied ethylene maintained at cryogenic temperatures for polymerization into polyethylene resins. This is explicitly under tariff item 2711.14.00 as liquefied ethylene petroleum gas, imported in ISO tank containers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ethylene is in gaseous state
Gaseous ethylene falls under other petroleum gas headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ethylene is transported in approved cryogenic ISO tanks and maintain the required temperature
• Provide the CBSA with purity certificates and transport documentation
• Verify that the product is not a separate chemically defined organic compound, as those are excluded from Chapter 27
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