1-Hexene from China
1-Hexene is an acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, featuring a terminal double bond. It falls under HTS 2901.29.1050 as it is derived from petroleum through cracking processes and is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons subheading. This chemical serves as a comonomer in polyethylene production.
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
• Verify purity certificate and origin documentation proving petroleum derivation to avoid reclassification under Chapter 27
• Ensure proper UN number (1993 for flammable liquids) and Hazard Class 3 labeling for DOT compliance