HCFC-141 (Dichlorofluoroethane Blowing Agent) from Germany
Technical grade HCFC-141 serves as an industrial blowing agent for rigid polyurethane foams in insulation panels and refrigeration equipment. As a pure dichlorofluoroethane isomer, it matches the exact chemical specification of HTS 2903.73.01.00 for halogenated acyclic hydrocarbons with multiple halogens.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA allocation certificates prior to import due to strict HCFC production and consumption quotas
• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous materials regulations for liquefied flammable gases
• Maintain batch purity records above 99.5% to avoid reclassification as chemical mixtures