Liquefied C4 Raffinate Gas

C4 raffinate is a liquefied byproduct stream from ethylene production containing butenes and butadienes. HTS 2711.19.00.20 applies to such other liquefied gaseous hydrocarbon mixtures. Used primarily as petrochemical feedstock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2711.29.00Same rate: 25%

If imported in gaseous form

Physical state (liquid vs gas) determines 2711.19 vs 2711.29 classification.

2901.24Lower: 10% vs 25%

If butadiene separated >50%

Dominant butadiene content shifts to specific unsaturated hydrocarbon codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide refinery source documentation and typical composition range (butene/butadiene)

Calculate duties using actual measured volume at 15.6°C per barrel definition

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