n-Hexane (Petroleum Refined) from Germany
n-Hexane (C6H14) is a straight-chain saturated acyclic hydrocarbon isolated from petroleum naphtha via distillation and molecular sieve purification. It qualifies for HTS 2901.10.40.00 as a petroleum-derived saturated hydrocarbon beyond butanes. Widely used as extraction solvent for oils and in adhesive formulations.
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
• Submit GC-MS analysis confirming >95% n-hexane content and petroleum origin
• Adhere to OSHA permissible exposure limits documentation for worker safety compliance
• Avoid bulk shipments without stabilizer; pure hexane prone to peroxidation