DuPont Vertrel XF HCFC-142b Specialty Fluid from Germany
Vertrel XF is a high-purity HCFC-142b formulation (1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane) used as precision cleaning solvent in electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2903.74.01.00 when imported as ≥99% pure chemical compound. Distinguish from formulated solvent blends.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pure Vertrel XF qualifies as Chapter 29; blends with co-solvents move to 3814.00
• Non-flammable certification required for air shipment under IATA regulations
• Verify no alcohol content (>0.1%) to avoid ester classification issues per Chapter notes