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