Dichlorotrifluoroethane USP Grade (HCFC-123)
Dichlorotrifluoroethane USP grade (HCFC-123) is a pharmaceutical-grade, chemically defined compound used as a propellant in metered dose inhalers. It is a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine and fluorine atoms, meeting the description of tariff item 2903.72.00. The product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, so it is not excluded by Section VI Note 2.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a different dichlorotrifluoroethane isomer not specifically HCFC-123
The tariff item is limited to HCFC-123; other isomers are classified elsewhere in the subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not classified under heading 30.04 or 30.05 if it is presented in measured doses or for retail sale, per Section VI Note 2
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to prove USP grade
• Check if a drug establishment licence is needed if used in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.72.00
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane Lab Grade
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane lab grade is a high-purity, chemically defined compound (C2HCl2F3) used as a laboratory reagent for organic synthesis and analytical standards. It is a halogenated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons containing both chlorine and fluorine, falling under tariff item 2903.72.00 as HCFC-123. The product is not put up for retail sale or mixed with other substances, so it qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29.
HCFC-123 (2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane)
Pure HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane) is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon used as a refrigerant in low-pressure centrifugal chillers for commercial air conditioning. It is a chemically defined halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with both chlorine and fluorine, matching tariff item 2903.72.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes as it is not a fuel, enzyme, or other excluded good.
HCFC-123 Chiller Refrigerant Cylinder
HCFC-123 chiller refrigerant cylinder contains pure dichlorotrifluoroethane in a disposable 50 lb cylinder for centrifugal chiller retrofits. The product is a separate chemically defined compound, not put up for retail sale in measured doses, and falls under tariff item 2903.72.00. The cylinder is packaging, not a factor affecting classification.
R-123 Refrigerant (HCFC-123)
R-123 refrigerant (HCFC-123) is industrial-grade dichlorotrifluoroethane supplied in 100 lb cylinders for chiller systems. It is a separate chemically defined compound, not put up for retail sale, and falls under tariff item 2903.72.00. The product is a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine and fluorine, consistent with the tariff description.