Ethylene for Fruit Ripening (Technical Grade) from China
Technical grade ethylene gas (98%+) supplied in pressurized cylinders for commercial fruit ripening chambers. Pure hydrocarbon meeting Chapter 29 separate compound definition, not excluded mixtures. Widely used in banana, tomato, and mango post-harvest treatment.
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
• Food contact substance notification may be required under FCN for direct fruit contact applications,Cylinder valves must meet food gas standards (e.g
• CGA 510, DOT 3A),Batch analysis confirming absence of acetylene and other impurities prevents mixture classification