Perfluoroneopentane from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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