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Technical Grade 91% Liquefied Butane

Technical grade liquefied butane at 91% purity, used in petrochemical processes and as a solvent blend, with impurities like isobutane and pentanes. HTS 2711.13.00.10 applies to butanes below 95% purity threshold as defined for liquefied petroleum gases. Ideal for non-consumer blending applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2711.13.00.20Same rate: 25%

If butane purity reaches 95% or more

95%+ purity butanes are separated into statistical suffix .20 under the same heading.

2709.00.10Same rate: 25%

If not liquefied and in gaseous state

Non-liquefied petroleum gases classify under 2709, changing from Chapter 27 fuels to gases.

3817.00.10.00Higher: 44% vs 25%

If mixed with chemical additives for specific end-use

Blends with >50% butane plus additives for drilling or foundry use may be mixed alkylbenzenes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide chromatograph analysis confirming 90-94.9% butane to avoid disputes with CBP

• Comply with EPA import notifications if used in regulated processes; track TSCA requirements