Petroleum-Derived 1-Octene

1-Octene (C8H16) is a linear alpha-olefin produced from petroleum via ethylene oligomerization or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Classified under HTS 2901.29.10 as an other unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon derived from petroleum, distinguished from the first four alkenes. Essential for producing linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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2901.29.50.00Same rate: 35%

If produced via synthetic ethanol oligomerization

Non-petroleum derived unsaturated hydrocarbons fall under the synthetic/other subheading.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 35%

If imported as light oil distillate mixture

Petroleum oils containing unsaturated hydrocarbons as mixtures go to Chapter 27, not pure compounds.

3817.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If mixed with catalysts as polymerization feed

Prepared rubber/plastic accelerators or additives containing hydrocarbons classify in heading 3817.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require GC-MS analysis certificates proving petroleum derivation and >98% purity for classification

Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if aggregate volume exceeds 10,000 lbs/year

Use stainless steel IBCs for transport; avoid carbon steel due to corrosion risk with olefins

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