1,1,2-Trifluoroethane Toner Cartridge Pressurizer from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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