Petroleum 4-Methyl-1-Pentene from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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