Perfluorohexene (C6F12)
Perfluorohexene (C6F12) is an unsaturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon used in fluorocarbon plasma deposition for optical coatings. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, and any transport solvent is solely for safety or transport, per Chapter 29 Note 1(e). It is classified under tariff item 2903.59.00 as an 'Other' unsaturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound and that any solvent is only for safety or transport, as per Chapter 29 Note 1(e)
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if requested, given its use in specialized coatings
• Verify the end-use to confirm it does not fall under a more specific heading
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.59.00
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-Decafluoropent-2-ene (trans)
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-Decafluoropent-2-ene (trans) is a fluorinated alkene used as a heat transfer fluid and dielectric gas. As an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it falls under tariff item 2903.59.00.
1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-prop-1-ene
1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-prop-1-ene is a fluorinated alkene, specifically an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon. Its chemical structure, with multiple fluorine atoms and a double bond, places it within the scope of tariff item 2903.59.00 as an 'Other' halogenated derivative.
1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropene
1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropene is an isomer of pentafluoropropene used as a building block for fluorinated surfactants and specialty chemicals. As an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it is classified under tariff item 2903.59.00.
1H-Pentafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf)
1H-Pentafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) is a low-GWP hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning systems as a replacement for HFC-134a. As an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it falls under tariff item 2903.59.00.
2H-Heptafluoropropene
2H-Heptafluoropropene is a monomer used for fluorinated acrylic polymers. As an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it is classified under tariff item 2903.59.00. Its strategic hydrogen placement distinguishes it from perfluorocarbons.
Heptafluoropentene
Heptafluoropentene is a fluorinated alkene used as a deposition precursor in chemical vapor deposition for fluorocarbon films. As an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, it is classified under tariff item 2903.59.00.