HFC-143a Aerosol Propellant from Japan
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) packaged for use as an aerosol propellant in consumer products like air dusters. Classified under HTS 2903.44.1020 as a pure separate chemically defined compound per chapter 29 note (a), specifically identified in the tariff subheading.
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 TSCA certification; HFC-143a requires pre-manufacture notice if new uses exceed reporting thresholds
• Verify container pressure ratings meet DOT 49 CFR for UN1950 aerosols; include filling documentation
• Prevent reclassification as finished aerosol product (HTS 8424) by importing chemical only, not assembled cans