Extracted C4 Butadiene Fraction from Japan
Buta-1,3-diene recovered via extractive distillation from C4 steam cracker raffinate, purified to chemical compound standards under HTS 2901.24.10.00. Primary use in nitrile rubber production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distillation process documentation essential to prove separation from butene/butane mixtures
• NACE inhibitor certificates required if stored >30 days to prevent auto-polymerization
• Bulk imports >500 MT may qualify for duty drawback if re-exported as polymers