trans-2-Butene

trans-2-Butene, the trans stereoisomer of 2-butene (CH3-CH=CH-CH3), is a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2901.23.00.00. Commonly used in petrochemical research and isomerization studies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2711.19.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If for gaseous state in petroleum gas mixtures

Gaseous hydrocarbons in Chapter 27 take precedence over pure Chapter 29 classification.

2901.29.50Same rate: 35%

If predominantly other C4 unsaturated isomers

Different isomer predominance changes subheading within acyclic unsaturates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid mixture classification

Label containers with UN 1012 for proper hazmat declaration

Document end-use as research chemical to prevent industrial mixture assumptions