2901.29.10.10 - Linear α-olefins (C6-C30), unmixed

This HTS code classification pertains to linear alpha-olefins with a carbon chain length ranging from C6 to C30, which are not mixed with other chemical substances. Alpha-olefins are characterized by a double bond at the alpha (first) carbon position and are important building blocks in the petrochemical industry for the production of polymers, synthetic lubricants, and surfactants. The "unmixed" stipulation means these substances must be pure or contain only negligible impurities that do not alter their fundamental chemical identity.

Within the broader category of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, shale oil, or natural gas, this specific classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2901.29.10.50 ("Other"). While both fall under the same broad umbrella of unsaturated hydrocarbons, this subcategory is precisely defined by the presence of linear alpha-olefins within the specified carbon range and their unmixed state. The sibling category likely encompasses other unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons that do not meet these precise criteria, such as branched olefins or those with internal double bonds.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, its utility lies in the precise identification of these specific linear alpha-olefins. For classification purposes, verification of the chemical structure, chain length (C6-C30), and the absence of significant co-mingled substances will be crucial. This ensures accurate tariff treatment for these valuable chemical intermediates.