Compressed Fluorine Gas Cylinder from Canada
A high-pressure steel cylinder containing pure fluorine gas (F2), used in specialized industrial applications such as chemical synthesis and etching processes. It falls under HTS 2801.30.10.00 as it is elemental fluorine, a diatomic gas classified as a halogen in Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain special permits from DOT and EPA due to fluorine's extreme reactivity and toxicity; ensure UN-approved cylinders with proper labeling
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates; common pitfall is inadequate hazard communication leading to customs delays
• Verify cylinder valve compatibility with fluorine service to prevent corrosion; use licensed hazmat carriers