1,1,2-Trifluoroethane Toner Cartridge Pressurizer
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) used as a non-flammable pressurizing gas in laser printer toner cartridges and aerosol cleaning products. This saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon is specifically named in tariff item 2903.44.00, which covers pentafluoroethane and trifluoroethane isomers. It provides consistent pressure without reacting with the toner or cleaning solution.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure 1,1,2-trifluoroethane without added solvents that could change classification
• Verify the end-use as a pressurizing gas does not trigger ozone-depleting substance regulations under Canada's environmental acts
• Keep technical datasheets to confirm the chemical identity if CBSA requests verification
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.44.00
1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) Pure Gas
Pure 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, supplied as a high-purity gas. It is a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is specifically named in tariff item 2903.44.00.
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) Pure Gas Cylinder
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, supplied as a pure gas in high-pressure cylinders. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and is specifically named under tariff item 2903.44.00.
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) Refrigerant Gas
Pure 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) used as a refrigerant gas in commercial refrigeration systems. This saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2903.44.00.
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) Bulk Chemical
Bulk industrial quantities of 1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HFC-143) in tonnage cylinders for chemical manufacturing and refrigerant production. As a chemically defined saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, it precisely matches tariff item 2903.44.00.
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) Foam Blowing Agent
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) supplied for rigid polyurethane foam insulation manufacturing as a blowing agent. This pure saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon is specifically identified in tariff item 2903.44.00.
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) Propellant Grade
1,1,2-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143) is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, supplied in propellant grade for aerosol pharmaceutical delivery systems. It is a separate chemically defined compound, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and is explicitly listed under tariff item 2903.44.00.