Industrial Isoprene from C5 Raffinate from Germany
Extracted isoprene from C5 petroleum cracker stream, 95-97% purity for polyisoprene rubber production. Qualifies as chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29(a) despite raffinate origin. 'Other' form under HTS 2901.24.50.00 excludes high-purity monomer specs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit distillation specs showing isoprene predominance over other C5s (pipylene, cyclopentadiene) for Chapter 29 eligibility
• Large volume imports (>20MT) require TSCA Premanufacture Notice if not on inventory; verify PMN status