Polymer Grade Ethylene from Japan
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 — 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
• 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