Perfluorohexane from Germany
Perfluorohexane (C6F14), also known as FC-72, is a saturated perfluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon used in thermal management and precision cleaning. Classified under HTS 2903.49.00.00 as it represents 'other' saturated fluorinated derivatives beyond the shorter-chain specifics. Its high density and chemical inertness make it ideal for immersion cooling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis confirming complete fluorination (no C-H bonds) to distinguish from partially fluorinated compounds
• Declare exact carbon chain length on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification to unspecified subheadings
• Check REACH/SVHC compliance for EU transshipments due to PFAS regulatory scrutiny