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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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