Research-Grade Fluorine in PTFE-Lined Cylinder from Japan
99.99% pure F2 in polytetrafluoroethylene-lined aluminum cylinder for materials science research on fluoropolymers. Classified in 2801.30.10.00 as chemically defined fluorine gas per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NIST-traceable purity analysis; CBP may test samples
• PTFE liner prevents reaction—verify thickness >0.5mm
• Small cylinder exemption under 49 CFR 173.306 possible