Industrial Isoprene from C5 Raffinate from Germany
Industrial isoprene extracted from C5 petroleum cracker streams, with 95-97% purity, is used as a monomer in polyisoprene rubber production. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 note 1(a), despite its raffinate origin. This tariff item covers buta-1,3-diene and isoprene as acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the isoprene meets the purity threshold (95-97%) and is documented as a chemically defined compound
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to support classification under 2901.24.00
• Verify if the product contains any stabilizers that might affect classification