n-Hexane (Petroleum Refined) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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