2901.10.40.00/Heptane (Shale Oil Derived)/Japan

Heptane (Shale Oil Derived) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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