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Cyclic Ethylene Carbonate

Ethylene carbonate is a five-membered cyclic carbonate ester with oxygen hetero-atoms, classified under HTS 2932.99.70.00 as aromatic oxygen heterocycle. Used in lithium battery electrolytes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+131.0%137.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+103.5%110%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+103.5%110%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+18.5%18.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+21.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2920.90Lower: 16.2% vs 137.5%

If ester function predominates

Esters classified with parent acid-function compound per chapter note on esters.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 137.5%

If electrolyte formulations

Battery electrolytes typically mixtures classified as preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Battery-grade requires >99.9% purity certification

β€’ Hygroscopic; include moisture content analysis

β€’ Verify not classified as carbonate ester under ester rules in chapter notes