Polymerization-Grade Butadiene (PG Butadiene)

High-purity buta-1,3-diene (>99.7%) specifically refined for synthetic rubber polymerization, falling under HTS 2901.24.10.00 as a pure acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon. Its conjugated diene structure makes it ideal for producing styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

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.

2901.24.20.00Same rate: 35%

If isoprene instead of butadiene

Same subheading but separate statistical breakout for isoprene; molecular structure determines specific item.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If diluted with stabilizers beyond transport limits

Chapter note (f) allows stabilizers only if necessary for preservation; excess additives shift to mixtures in 3824.

2710.19.90.00Lower: 32% vs 35%

If imported as light oil fraction

Crude C4 streams from petroleum refining containing butadiene classify under Chapter 27 petroleum oils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming <10 ppm moisture and C4 impurities to maintain pure compound status

Use refrigerated tankers maintaining -4°C to prevent polymerization during ocean transit

Declare as UN1010; obtain advance CBP approval for bulk chemical imports exceeding 1000 kg