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Mixed Butene Isomers (C4 Raffinate) from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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