Industrial Liquefied Ethylene for Ethylene Glycol Synthesis from China
Liquefied ethylene gas imported for oxidation processes producing ethylene glycol antifreeze and polyester precursors, classified in HTS 2711.14.00.10 due to its status as liquefied ethylene petroleum gas. Transported in specialized semi-trailers with vacuum insulation. Meets chapter definitions for liquefied C2 hydrocarbons.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming >95% ethylene content; ensure HAZMAT Class 2.1 labeling
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'natural gas liquids' which routes to 2711.13