Monochloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115) Refrigerant Gas from China
Pure monochloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115), a perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with one chlorine and five fluorine atoms, classified under HTS 2903.77.00.40 as a halogenated derivative containing only fluorine and chlorine. Used primarily as a refrigerant in industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. Supplied in high-pressure steel cylinders for safe transport and handling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA import certification due to CFC regulations under the Montreal Protocol; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Verify cylinder meets DOT pressure vessel standards with accurate labeling of chemical composition and purity
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification as a controlled substance