Ethylene for Fruit Ripening (Technical Grade) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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