Ethylene Oxide (Pure) from Germany
Ethylene oxide is a colorless, flammable gas with the chemical formula C2H4O, classified as a three-membered ring epoxide under HTS 2910.10.00.00. It serves as a fundamental organic compound used primarily in industrial synthesis rather than for specific consumer applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as hazardous material under DOT regulations with proper UN 1040 labeling
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure cylinders meet DOT specifications
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures which may fall outside Chapter 29