Liquefied Ethane Refrigerant Grade from China

High-purity liquefied ethane used as a refrigerant in industrial cryogenic systems, meeting specifications for low boiling point (-88.5°C). Classified under HTS 2711.19.00.10 as liquefied ethane, separate from common LPGs like propane. Essential for ultra-low temperature cooling in labs and food processing.

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

Provide refrigerant grade certificates showing <100 ppm impurities to avoid reclassification as general ethane

Use ISO tank containers rated for cryogenic liquids; declare exact pressure/temperature conditions on entry documents

Check for anti-dumping duties from specific origins; common pitfall is missing flash point documentation