Perfluoroneopentane from China
Perfluoroneopentane (C(CH3)3CF3 fully fluorinated) is a branched saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon used in liquid cooling. Classified under HTS 2903.49.00.00 as 'other' despite branched structure, as acyclic per Chapter 29 definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide molecular structure diagram confirming acyclic nature (no rings)
• High boiling point requires temperature-controlled shipping declarations
• Lab quantities (<1kg) may qualify for simplified entry procedures