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Polymer Grade Ethylene from Germany

High-purity ethylene gas (99.9%+) used as the primary monomer for producing polyethylene plastics in industrial polymerization processes. Classified under HTS 2901.21.00.00 as a separate chemically defined unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. Supplied in compressed gas form for petrochemical plant feedstock.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide certificate of analysis confirming ≥99.9% purity to verify classification as chemically defined ethylene,DOT/UN approved gas cylinders required; include safety data sheets (SDS) and pressure test certificates,Avoid misclassification as mixtures - single-component verification essential to prevent Chapter 27 reclassification