Isohexane Solvent Grade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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