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Methylene Chloride Foam Blowing Agent from Germany

High-purity dichloromethane used as auxiliary blowing agent in polyurethane foam production. Meets Chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2903.12.00.00. Supplied in ISO tank containers for industrial injection systems.

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

• Verify EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval for foam blowing use

• Tank container certification T8/T11 required for dichloromethane; include inspection certificates

• Declare end-use accurately; foam sector imports may qualify for duty drawback programs