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Refrigerated Liquid Buta-1,3-diene

Liquefied buta-1,3-diene stored at -4°C under pressure, classified under HTS 2901.24.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (e) as solvent-free pure compound in transport form. Used primarily in tire manufacturing as synthetic rubber feedstock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2902.50.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If containing oxygen functions from oxidation

Oxidized derivatives (butadiene oxides) shift to Chapter 29 oxygen-function compounds per note structure.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 44% vs 37.5%

If with antioxidants exceeding safety thresholds

Antioxidant additives beyond Chapter note (g) limits classify as additive preparations, not pure hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Temperature logs required throughout transit to prove product remained chemically unchanged

• Stainless steel IMO Type 5 tanks mandatory; carbon steel risks polymerization corrosion

• CBP may require inhibitor analysis (<50 ppm if present) to verify transport-only stabilization