HS Code 2901
Acyclic Hydrocarbons
HS code 2901 covers acyclic (open-chain) hydrocarbons including ethane, ethylene, and hexane used as industrial solvents, fuels, and chemical intermediates.
HS Code 2901 — Acyclic Hydrocarbons
This code covers saturated and unsaturated chain-like hydrocarbons. These are foundational chemicals for the plastics and fuel industries, including gases like ethane and liquids like hexane, which are used as solvents or chemical feedstocks.
What's included
- Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons
- Ethane
- Hexane
- Ethylene
- Propylene
What's excluded
- Methane and Propane (crude/natural) → use
2711(Crude petroleum gases are classified in Chapter 27.) - Cyclohexane → use
2902(This is a cyclic hydrocarbon.)
Common examples
- Hexane solvent for oil extraction
- Ethylene gas for polymer production
- Isoprene for synthetic rubber
Frequently asked questions
Can fuel be classified here?
Only if pure and chemically defined. Most commercial fuels are complex mixtures belonging to Chapter 27.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Purity levels must be specified; chemical definition is key for Chapter 29 classification.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: United States, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
- Top importers: China, Belgium, India
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Key takeaway
Verify chemical purity (>95% usually) to ensure classification in Chapter 29 rather than Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels).
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