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HFC-125 Fire Extinguishing Gas

1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) for fire suppression systems is a pure fluorinated hydrocarbon, specifically named under tariff item 2903.44.00. It is a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and its use in fire suppression does not affect classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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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.