Liquefied Iso-Butane Aerosol Propellant from China
Bulk liquefied isobutane used as hydrocarbon propellant in aerosol manufacturing, shipped in 50-gallon drums. Classifies under HTS 2711.13.0020 as 'other' butanes (includes isobutane). Purity 98% minimum.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Drums must meet UN 31A specifications; include hydrostatic test certificates
• Aerosol propellant specs typically require <2% n-butane; document isomer ratio
• EPA may require VOC exemption documentation for hydrocarbon propellants