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n-Pentane ACS Reagent Grade from China

High-purity n-pentane (normal pentane, C5H12) meeting American Chemical Society standards for laboratory use in chromatography and extractions. It falls under HTS 2901.10.30.00 as a separate chemically defined saturated acyclic hydrocarbon. This isomer is distinguished from isopentane by its straight-chain structure.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify purity certificates to meet ACS standards and avoid reclassification; ensure proper ventilation labeling for flammable liquids under DOT regulations

Common pitfall: mixing with isopentane without isomer specification