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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• ,Polymerization inhibitor (4-tert-butylcatechol) level certification
• Low water content (<50 ppm) critical for downstream polymerization