HCFC-225cb (1,3-Dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane) from Germany
HCFC-225cb serves as a specialty solvent for precision cleaning in electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2903.75.01.00 due to its structure as a dichloropentafluoropropane, an acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine and fluorine halogens. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if new to US inventory; confirm existing listing for HCFC-225 isomers
• Declare exact isomer (225ca vs 225cb) on entry documents to match precise HTS subheading 2903.75.01.00
• Watch for anti-dumping duties or phase-down tariffs on ozone-depleting substances; check current Commerce Dept. orders