Fluorine Gas Generator Byproduct Flask from China

Small lecture bottle of fluorine generated from electrolysis of KF-HF melt, used in university chemistry demonstrations. Falls under 2801.30.10.00 as distilled elemental fluorine gas, per Chapter 28 halogen provisions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Lab-scale imports need university affiliation letter; DOT exemption possible for <150g quantities

Avoid glass containers—use passivated metal only; pitfall is container incompatibility

Declare generation method on invoice for customs verification