Liquefied Ethylene for Vinyl Chloride Monomer Production
Liquefied ethylene feedstock for ethylene dichloride process yielding VCM for PVC pipes, precisely HTS 2711.14.00.10 as liquefied ethylene petroleum gas. Imported in 20-ton cryogenic trailers. Legal notes confirm classification for pure liquefied C2H4.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If downstream chlorinated derivative
Vinyl chloride monomer itself classifies under halogenated Chapter 29 derivatives.
If electrical energy co-transported (rare)
Chapter notes exclude communication energy but allow electrical energy entries.
If PVC resin already produced
Finished PVC polymers from ethylene shift to plastics Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document distillation specs showing 90%+ distilling at ethylene BP (-104°C); comply with USCG for vessel imports
• Pitfall: Impure lots reclassified to 2711.19.30 other LPGs
Related Products under HTS 2711.14.00.10
Liquefied Ethylene Gas for Petrochemical Production
Liquefied ethylene gas, a key feedstock in the production of polyethylene plastics and other petrochemicals, classified under HTS 2711.14.00.10 as liquefied ethylene with purity typically exceeding 99%. It is stored and transported in cryogenic tanks under pressure below its critical point. This classification applies specifically to ethylene in liquefied form as a petroleum gas.
Cryogenic Liquefied Ethylene for PE Resin Manufacturing
High-purity liquefied ethylene maintained at cryogenic temperatures for polymerization into polyethylene resins, explicitly under HTS 2711.14.00.10 as liquefied ethylene petroleum gas. It is imported in ISO tank containers designed for extreme low temperatures. The HTS covers pure ethylene in liquefied state distinct from gaseous forms.
Industrial Liquefied Ethylene for Ethylene Glycol Synthesis
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.
Polymer-Grade Liquefied Ethylene in Rail Tank Cars
Polymerization-grade liquefied ethylene (99.9%+ purity) shipped in rail tank cars for HDPE/LDPE production, under HTS 2711.14.00.10 as liquefied ethylene. Distinguished by its cryogenic liquefaction for efficient bulk transport. Chapter 27 covers this as gaseous hydrocarbon in liquid state.