Liquefied Ethane for Ethylene Cracker Plants from China
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.
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
• 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