Polymerization-Grade Isoprene (98%) from China
98% pure isoprene specifically refined for synthetic rubber polymerization, meeting industrial standards for cis-1,4-polyisoprene production. Classified under HTS 2901.24.20.00 as a high-purity (≥95%) acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon, distinct from lower-grade or mixed hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include supplier's certificate of analysis (COA) specifying polymerization-grade purity; ensure compliance with TSCA for chemical imports
• Pitfall: improper storage leading to oxidation—ship refrigerated