Ethylene for Fruit Ripening (Technical Grade) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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