1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a) from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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