Isobutene (2-Methylpropene) from China
Isobutene, or 2-methylpropene (CH2=C(CH3)2), is a branched butene isomer classified under HTS 2901.23.00.00 as an acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon. Primary use is in manufacturing methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and polyisobutylene.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include polymerization inhibitor specification to maintain classification as pure compound
• Comply with EPA VOC emission regulations for import documentation
• Separate from butadiene mixtures to avoid 2901.29 classification