1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a)

This is a perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon containing only fluorine and chlorine atoms, specifically a trichlorotrifluoroethane isomer. It falls under HTS 2903.77.00.20 as a halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons with two or more different halogens, perhalogenated only with F and Cl. Historically used as a refrigerant and solvent, its import is now heavily regulated due to ozone depletion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.71.01.00Higher: 38.7% vs 13.7%

If containing hydrogen (not fully perhalogenated)

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) with C-H bonds classify under 2903.71 as fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives, not perhalogenated only F/Cl.

3824Higher: 15% vs 13.7%

If put up in retail packaging as cleaning solvent

Mixtures or preparations containing trichlorotrifluoroethane for retail sale fall under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations rather than pure compounds.

2903.79Same rate: 13.7%

If perhalogenated with fluorine and bromine instead of chlorine

Chapter notes specify perhalogenated only with F and Cl for this subheading; F/Br compounds go to other halogenated acyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EPA import certification under the Montreal Protocol as this is a controlled ozone-depleting substance

Provide detailed purity analysis and isomer specification in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification

Verify end-use declaration; imports for non-exempt purposes may be prohibited