1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a) from Germany
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.
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
• 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