HFC-152a Medical Aerosol Propellant from Germany
Pharmaceutical-grade HFC-152a is employed as a propellant in metered-dose inhalers for asthma medications. Under HTS 2903.43.10.00, it is classified as the pure 1,1-difluoroethane compound, meeting chapter requirements for chemically defined organic substances. Its GMP production ensures safety for respiratory delivery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.7%
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
Import Tips
• FDA Drug Master File and USP compliance mandatory; use pharma-specific packaging
• Pitfall: Non-GMP grade can trigger FDA import alerts