HFC-245fa Foam Expansion Agent
Technical grade HFC-245fa, or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons listed in tariff item 2903.47.00. It is used as an expansion agent for polystyrene and phenolic foam boards in building insulation. The technical grade designation does not affect classification, as the product remains a chemically defined compound.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the expansion agent is a mixture of isomers or contains other fluorocarbons
Mixtures of different fluorinated hydrocarbons are classified under the residual heading for other saturated fluorinated derivatives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the technical grade does not contain impurities that alter its chemical identity or classification
• Check if the product is subject to Canada's regulations on foam blowing agents, which may restrict certain uses
• Maintain records of the product's purity and intended application for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.47.00
HFC-245ca Processing Solvent
1,1,2,2,3-Pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca) is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically named under tariff item 2903.47.00. It is used as a specialty solvent for precision cleaning in electronics manufacturing, where its chemical stability and non-flammability are valued. As a chemically defined compound, it qualifies for classification under this item.
HFC-245fa Blowing Agent
HFC-245fa is 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons explicitly listed in tariff item 2903.47.00. It is used as a blowing agent in rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam insulation, where it replaces ozone-depleting substances. The product is a single chemically defined compound, meeting the chapter's requirements for classification.
HFC-245fa Chiller Refrigerant
High-purity 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically named in tariff item 2903.47.00. It is formulated for use as a refrigerant in centrifugal chillers, where its low global warming potential and thermodynamic properties are advantageous. The product is a chemically defined compound, qualifying for classification under this item.
HFC-245fa Refrigerant Gas
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, explicitly named in tariff item 2903.47.00. It is used as a low-pressure refrigerant in commercial chillers and industrial cooling systems, offering a zero-ozone-depleting alternative to older refrigerants. As a chemically defined compound, it qualifies for classification under this item.
HFC-245fa Technical Grade
99.5% purity HFC-245fa, or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons named in tariff item 2903.47.00. It is used in industrial chemical processing for foam and solvent applications. The technical grade designation and minor impurities do not affect classification, as the product remains a chemically defined compound.