1-Hexene from Mexico
1-Hexene is an acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, featuring a terminal double bond. It falls under HTS 2901.29.50.00 as an 'other' unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used as a comonomer in polyethylene production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and acyclic unsaturated structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure proper UN hazard labeling as flammable liquid; common pitfall is inadequate flash point documentation
• Declare exact carbon chain length and double bond position for statistical reporting accuracy