Mixed Butene Isomers (C4 Raffinate) from China
C4 raffinate stream containing 1-butene, 2-butene (cis/trans), and isobutene, classified as butene isomers under HTS 2901.23.00.00 when meeting purity standards.
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
• Detailed GC composition report required showing butene dominance (>90%)
• ISO tank documentation must specify exact isomer breakdown
• Monitor butadiene content (<50ppm) to avoid 2901.24 reclassification