New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

HFC-245fa Blowing Agent

HFC-245fa serves as a zero-ozone-depleting blowing agent for manufacturing rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam insulation. As a chemically defined saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon, it precisely matches HTS 2903.47.10.00 classification criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+12.5%16.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824Higher: 17.5% vs 16.2%

If pre-mixed with polyols as foam system component

Chemical preparations containing HFC-245fa classified as mixtures in 3824.

2933.99.97.01Higher: 112.5% vs 16.2%

If imported as part of formulated foam chemicals

Complex organic chemical mixtures may fall under heterocyclic compounds.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide end-use statement confirming blowing agent application to avoid misclassification

• Comply with EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program requirements

• Label containers with GWP (Global Warming Potential) information as required