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Vinyl Chloride Monomer Feedstock Ethylene from Japan

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 — 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

• 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