Compressed Fluorine Gas Cylinder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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