Liquid Ethane for Petrochemical Feed from Germany
Refrigerated liquid ethane (C2H6) for ethylene cracker feedstock in plastics production. Meets HTS 2901.10.10.00 as pure saturated acyclic hydrocarbon per Chapter 29 note (a). Transported in ISO tank containers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include bill of lading specifying liquid state and purity; cryogenic tank compliance docs; declare industrial feedstock use