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Petroleum 4-Methyl-1-Pentene from Germany

4-Methyl-1-pentene is a branched alpha-olefin (C6H12) from petroleum propylene dimerization. HTS 2901.29.10 classification as petroleum-derived other unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. Monomer for specialty transparent polyolefins and copolymers.

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

• ,Polymerization inhibitor (4-tert-butylcatechol) level certification

• Low water content (<50 ppm) critical for downstream polymerization