Heptafluoropropane from Japan
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 — 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 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