Ethylene for Fruit Ripening (Technical Grade) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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