Cryogenic Liquid Ethylene from China
Liquefied ethylene at -103°C for bulk petrochemical delivery via ISO tank containers or rail cars. Remains classified as pure ethylene (HTS 2901.21) per Chapter 29 as physical state doesn't affect chemical classification. Used for on-site vaporization in polymer plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• IMO Chapter 17 cryogenic tank requirements; include boil-off rate calculations and emergency plans,Purity certificate must specify liquid phase analysis method (GC headspace),Tank recertification dates critical - vessels over 5 years need special documentation