Propylene Monomer for Polypropylene from China
Ultra-high purity propene (propylene monomer) specifically for homopolymer and copolymer polypropylene production in gas-phase processes. Falls under HTS 2901.22.00.00 as pure acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon per chapter note (a). Used in fibers, films, and injection molding.
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
• Certify monomer suitability for food-contact PP if applicable (FDA compliance); use specialized rail tank cars for import; monitor for polymerization inhibitors per note (f)