Vinyl Chloride Monomer Feedstock Ethylene from China
High-purity ethylene specifically for oxychlorination process in PVC production. Meets 2901.21 chemically pure compound requirements with low moisture specification for direct ethylene dichloride synthesis. Supplied in dedicated pipeline quality or cylinder form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Moisture content <5 ppm specification critical for direct chlorination process compatibility,Acetylene <1 ppm required to prevent catalyst poisoning in EDC synthesis,Dedicated PVC producer certificate helps establish end-use for any quota considerations