Perfluoropentane from China

Perfluoropentane (C5F12) is a fully fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon where all hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine, making it a saturated fluorinated derivative. It falls under HTS 2903.49.00.00 as 'other' saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, distinct from methane, ethane, and propane derivatives specified earlier in the heading. Commonly used in electronics cleaning and as a refrigerant alternative.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a)

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-flammability and low toxicity for customs clearance

• Avoid misclassification as refrigerant gas mixtures which may fall under Chapter 27 if containing hydrocarbons