Pentane (n-Pentane 95%) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide distillation range and Reid vapor pressure specs to confirm purity and classification
• Requires special permits for quantities >1000L due to extreme flammability (flash point -49°C)
• Separate from cyclopentane shipments to avoid commingling with cyclic hydrocarbons