Liquefied Ethane for Ethylene Cracker Plants
Industrial-grade liquefied ethane shipped in bulk for use in steam crackers to produce ethylene monomer for polyethylene manufacturing. HTS 2711.19.00.10 specifically covers liquefied ethane as 'other' petroleum gases. Sourced from natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude petroleum oils containing ethane fractions
Unfractionated crude oils with gaseous hydrocarbons classified under petroleum oils heading.
If butane-rich mixtures with ethane content
Butanes (normal/calorific) take precedence in mixture classification.
If ethane in biofuel or renewable natural gas blends
Mixtures for fuel use with specific calorific values fall under Chapter 38 for fuel preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit gas chromatography reports confirming ethane >90% to Customs for binding ruling requests
• Coordinate with licensed customs brokers experienced in energy imports; ensure INCO terms match FOB loading specs
• Avoid valuation disputes by documenting arm's-length pricing from NGL producers; common error is transfer pricing issues
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Liquefied Ethane for Petrochemical Feedstock
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