Ethylene for Ethylbenzene Production from China
Ultra-high purity ethylene (99.99%) specifically for styrene monomer synthesis via ethylbenzene intermediate. Meets Chapter 29 criteria as separate chemically defined organic compound used in petrochemical synthesis. Supplied in cryogenic liquid form for large-scale industrial alkylation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Cryogenic liquid transport requires specialized IMO/ADR tank certification and temperature monitoring records,Manufacturer's specification sheet confirming single-compound status critical for Chapter 29 classification,Verify no polymerisation inhibitors present - additives may trigger chemical mixture classification