Pentafluoropropene (C3F6) from Japan
Pentafluoropropene functions as an etching gas in semiconductor manufacturing and as a reactive intermediate. It meets HTS 2903.59.90.00 criteria as an 'other' unsaturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Excluded from colorants, enzymes, or fuels per Chapter 29 exclusion notes.
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
• Include SEMI-standard gas purity certificates (Grade 5.0+ required)
• Verify compatibility of cylinder valve materials with fluorinated gases
• Maintain temperature control below 50°C during transport to prevent decomposition