Heptane (Shale Oil Derived) from Canada
n-Heptane, a C7H16 saturated acyclic hydrocarbon, extracted from shale oil retorting processes. Meets HTS 2901.10.40.00 criteria as shale oil-derived saturated hydrocarbon other than butanes. Serves as reference fuel (100 octane number) and chromatographic solvent.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide shale oil processing documentation; rare source requires origin verification
• 99%+ purity required for solvent grade; lower grades may shift to Chapter 27
• Class 3 flammable liquid; ensure proper UN 1206 packaging certification