Monochloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115) Refrigerant Gas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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