Isohexane Solvent Grade
Isohexane, a branched saturated acyclic C6 hydrocarbon, serves as a low-boiling solvent in rubber production, adhesives, and vegetable oil extraction. Classified under HTS 2901.10.5000 as 'other' saturated acyclic hydrocarbons beyond butane provisions. Typically contains anti-static additives for safety per Chapter 29 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for motor fuel blending use or light oil distillates
Hydrocarbon mixtures used as fuels are classified under Chapter 27 petroleum oils, not pure compounds.
If contains cyclic hydrocarbon impurities exceeding purity threshold
Presence of benzene or other cyclic hydrocarbons shifts classification to unsaturated or cyclic hydrocarbons.
If imported as mixture of C5-C7 hydrocarbons
Mixtures of isomers not chemically defined fall under mixtures of hydrocarbons in heading 3827.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed isomer composition analysis to distinguish from n-hexane and confirm 'other' classification
• Label containers with flash point and vapor pressure data; complies with 49 CFR hazardous materials transport rules
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger heading 3824 classification for consumer preparations
Related Products under HTS 2901.10.50.00
n-Hexane (99% purity)
n-Hexane is a saturated acyclic hydrocarbon (C6H14) used primarily as a solvent in industrial applications like adhesive manufacturing and extraction processes. It falls under HTS 2901.10.5000 as it is a chemically defined saturated acyclic hydrocarbon, other than butane and isobutane classified elsewhere in the subheading. The product is supplied in stabilized form for safe transport.
Commercial n-Heptane (C7H16)
n-Heptane is a straight-chain saturated acyclic hydrocarbon used as a standard reference fuel and solvent in chromatography and coatings. It qualifies for HTS 2901.10.5000 as a chemically defined C7 saturated acyclic hydrocarbon, 'other' category. Often includes polymerization inhibitors for stability.
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane (Isooctane)
Isooctane, or 2,2,4-trimethylpentane, is a highly branched saturated acyclic C8 hydrocarbon used as a gasoline octane booster and reference fuel. Falls under HTS 2901.10.5000 as 'other' saturated acyclic hydrocarbons. Supplied with trace stabilizers for transport safety.
Pentane (n-Pentane 95%)
n-Pentane is a volatile saturated acyclic C5 hydrocarbon used in blowing agents for foam production and as a solvent. Classified in HTS 2901.10.5000 as other saturated acyclic hydrocarbons. Includes minimal impurities and transport stabilizers per Chapter 29 criteria.