1-Octene (C8 Linear α-Olefin) from China
1-Octene (C8H16) is a key linear α-olefin produced via ethylene oligomerization from petroleum sources, unmixed and within the C6-C30 range specified by HTS 2901.29.10.10. It serves as a critical comonomer for high-performance LLDPE films and as feedstock for synthetic lubricants and plasticizers.
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 GC-MS analysis reports confirming single compound purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Declare exact carbon chain length (C8) and production process documentation for petroleum derivation proof
• Comply with REACH/CLP regulations for GHS labeling as Aspiration Hazard Category 1 and Flammable Liquid Category 3