Cyclic Ethylene Carbonate from Germany
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.
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
• Battery-grade requires >99.9% purity certification
• Hygroscopic; include moisture content analysis
• Verify not classified as carbonate ester under ester rules in chapter notes