Electronic-Grade Propylene
Electronic-grade propylene is ultra-pure propene (greater than 99.99% purity) used in semiconductor precursor synthesis and specialty polymer production. It is a separate chemically defined compound, meeting the requirements of tariff item 2901.22.00 for propene (propylene).
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 product is ethylene instead of propene
Ethylene is classified separately under a different tariff item.
If the product is a saturated hydrocarbon
Saturated hydrocarbons are not covered under this unsaturated hydrocarbon tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the high purity (99.99%+) with a certificate of analysis to support classification under this tariff item
• Ensure the product is free from contaminants that could affect its use in electronics
• Check with CBSA for any special handling or documentation for high-purity chemicals
Related Products under Tariff item 2901.22.00
Chemical-Grade Propylene
Chemical-grade propylene is a separate chemically defined acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon, specifically propene, with a purity of 99% or higher. It is used as a feedstock in the production of oxo-alcohols and acrylic acid, and qualifies under tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene).
High-Purity Propylene USP
High-purity propylene USP is pharma-grade propene meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used as a medical propellant or precursor in synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound and falls under tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene).
Isomeric Pure Propene
Isomeric pure propene is a mixture of propene stereoisomers, chemically defined and free of acyclic hydrocarbon impurities. It is used in specialty fine chemical synthesis and qualifies under tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene) per chapter note 1(b).
Polymer-Grade Propylene
Polymer-grade propylene is high-purity propene used as a primary feedstock in polypropylene production for packaging, automotive parts, and consumer goods. It is a separate chemically defined acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon, qualifying under tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene).
Propylene Feedstock for Acrylonitrile
Propylene feedstock for acrylonitrile is propene used in the ammoxidation process to produce acrylonitrile, which is used in acrylic fibers and ABS plastics. It is a separate chemically defined compound, meeting the requirements of tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene).
Propylene for Cumene Production
Propylene for cumene production is high-specification propene used in alkylation with benzene to produce cumene, a precursor for phenol and acetone. It is a pure acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon, qualifying under tariff item 2901.22.00 as propene (propylene).