Perfluoroneopentane from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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