Liquefied n-Butane Petrochemical Feedstock

Railcar quantities of polymer-grade n-butane (99.9% purity) for butane dehydrogenation to butadiene. HTS 2711.13.0020 covers liquefied butanes used as chemical intermediates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2707.99Lower: 10% vs 25%

If shipped as crude aromatic mixtures

Butane in mixed hydrocarbon streams from refining classifies as other oils.

2901.10.30.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If distilled to >99.5% chemical purity

Petrochemical-grade butane meeting Chapter 29 specs shifts classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ ISO tank requirements include double-wall construction and emergency shutoff valves

β€’ Feedstock contracts specify ASTM D2163 vapor pressure limits

β€’ Bulk importers overlook terminal heating requirements for unloading

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