Industrial Isoprene from C5 Raffinate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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