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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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