1-Octene from Japan
1-Octene (C8H16) is a straight-chain alpha-olefin with a terminal carbon-carbon double bond, classified as an 'other' unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. Used primarily in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) production as a comonomer. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis verifying >98% purity to distinguish from petroleum distillates
• Stabilizer additions must be declared; excess may trigger reclassification per Chapter note 1(f)
• Bulk liquid shipments require proper IMO classification (UN 1993); verify tank compatibility