Liquefied Ethylene Gas from Germany
Liquefied ethylene is a key petrochemical gas liquefied for transport, essential for polyethylene production. HTS 2711.19.00.20 covers it as other liquefied gaseous hydrocarbons excluding natural gas. Polymer-grade ethylene meets the petroleum gas definition in this chapter.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Submit spectroscopic analysis proving ethylene >95% purity for correct classification
• Comply with cryogenic storage requirements during import; temperature logs mandatory
• Anticipate higher scrutiny for explosive gas; pre-clear with CBP for facility approvals