Liquefied Ethylene Gas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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 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