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HFC-227ea Calibration Gas Standard

A certified reference gas standard containing HFC-227ea at trace concentrations in nitrogen, used for calibrating gas chromatography equipment and atmospheric monitoring instruments. The HFC-227ea component is a saturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, falling squarely under tariff item 2903.46.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3822.90.00Same rate: Free

If the mixture is presented as a certified reference material for laboratory use

Chapter 29 covers pure compounds; mixtures for analytical calibration may fall under diagnostic or laboratory reagents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the gas mixture certificate of analysis accompanies the shipment to verify the HFC-227ea concentration

• Declare the product under 2903.46.00, noting the pure HFC-227ea component

• Check if the nitrogen balance gas affects classification under Chapter 29 notes

Related Products under Tariff item 2903.46.00

HFC-227ea Dielectric Test Gas

Pure HFC-227ea gas used for dielectric strength testing of high-voltage electrical equipment. As a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, it is explicitly named in tariff item 2903.46.00, which covers HFC-227ea regardless of its end-use application.

HFC-227ea Fire Extinguishing Agent

Pure HFC-227ea fire extinguishing agent used in total flooding fire suppression systems. This saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon is explicitly listed in tariff item 2903.46.00, which covers HFC-227ea whether used as a fire suppressant or for other purposes.

HFC-227ea Medical Propellant

Pharmaceutical grade HFC-227ea used as a propellant in metered dose inhalers. The pure compound is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon named in tariff item 2903.46.00, and its use as a medical propellant does not affect its classification under Chapter 29.

HFC-236cb Foam Blowing Agent

HFC-236cb used as a foam blowing agent for polyurethane spray foam insulation. This saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon is specifically named in tariff item 2903.46.00, which covers HFC-236cb regardless of its industrial application.

HFC-236ea Electronic Cleaning Solvent

HFC-236ea used as a precision cleaning solvent for electronic circuit boards. As a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon explicitly named in tariff item 2903.46.00, the pure compound is classified here even when used for solvent applications.

HFC-236ea Precision Vapor Degreaser

HFC-236ea for vapor degreasing of aerospace components and optical lenses. The pure compound is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon named in tariff item 2903.46.00, and its use in degreasing does not remove it from Chapter 29.