Liquid Fluorine in Cryogenic Dewar from Germany
Cryogenically cooled dewar flask containing liquefied fluorine (boiling point -188°C), supplied to research labs for rocket propulsion and plasma etching. Classified under HTS 2801.30.10.00 as pure fluorine in liquid state, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for elemental halogens.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Comply with IATA/49 CFR packing instructions for Division 2.3 poison gases; include cryogenic handling certifications
• Declare exact purity (>99%) to avoid reclassification; pitfall is failing to specify physical state on commercial invoice
• Insure against spontaneous combustion risks; use facilities with fluorine-compatible piping