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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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