Heptafluoropropane from Germany
Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3, HFC-227ea) is a hydrofluorocarbon with seven fluorine atoms, used as a clean fire suppressant. As a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic propane, it qualifies for HTS 2903.49.00.00 'other' category, being chemically defined per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) listing for fire suppression use
• Ship as UN1950 Class 2.2 non-flammable gas with proper DOT markings
• Verify no ozone-depleting substances (ODS) contamination per Montreal Protocol