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HFC-365mfc with Transport Stabilizer

HFC-365mfc with a minimal nitrile stabilizer (<0.1%) added solely for transport stability is still classified under this tariff item. Chapter 29 Note 1(f) permits added stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport, provided they do not make the product suitable for a specific use.

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.

2903.49.00Same rate: Free

If the stabilizer exceeds minimal levels or makes the product suitable for a specific use.

The product would no longer meet the conditions of Chapter 29 Note 1(f) and would be classified as another fluorinated derivative.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document that the stabilizer is solely for transport and does not alter the product's general use

• Keep the stabilizer concentration below 0.1% to ensure compliance with Chapter 29 Note 1(f)

• Declare the exact composition to CBSA to avoid delays

Related Products under Tariff item 2903.48.00

HFC-365mfc (1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane) Technical Grade

This is the pure, chemically defined compound 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc), a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. It is used as a blowing agent and specialty solvent, and its technical grade purity does not affect classification under the named tariff item.

HFC-365mfc Blowing Agent Cylinder

HFC-365mfc (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane) is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is packaged in steel cylinders for use as a physical blowing agent in rigid foam production, which does not alter its classification under this tariff item.

HFC-43-10mee (1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-Decafluoropentane) Electronic Grade

HFC-43-10mee (1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane) is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, a separate chemically defined compound. Its electronic grade purity for precision cleaning does not change its classification under this named tariff item.

HFC-43-10mee Heat Transfer Fluid Grade

HFC-43-10mee purified for use as a dielectric heat transfer fluid is the named compound 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane. End use as a heat transfer fluid does not affect classification, as the product is the chemically defined compound listed in this tariff item.

HFC-43-10mee Precision Cleaning Solvent

High-purity HFC-43-10mee for vapor degreasing is the named compound 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane. Its use as a precision cleaning solvent does not alter classification, as it is the chemically defined compound listed in this tariff item.

Vertrel LFE (HFC-43-10mee Base) Pure Compound

Vertrel LFE, when supplied as the pure HFC-43-10mee compound before azeotrope formation, is the named compound 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane. The trade name does not affect classification, as the product is the chemically defined compound listed in this tariff item.