Cyclopentane from Germany
Cyclopentane (C5H10) is a five-membered ring cycloalkane under HTS 2902.19.00. Primarily used as a blowing agent in polyurethane foam production for insulation, it is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon.
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
• Include technical data sheet confirming cyclopentane structure per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Classify as UN 1146 Extremely Flammable Liquid with Category 1 labeling
• For foam production use, avoid Chapter 38 if not pre-mixed with other chemicals