Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11) from Germany
Trichlorofluoromethane, also known as CFC-11, is a perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon containing only fluorine and chlorine atoms, fully substituted on its carbon chain. This chemical falls under HTS 2903.77.00 as a halogenated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons with two or more different halogens, specifically perhalogenated with F and Cl. It was historically used as a refrigerant and foaming agent but is now largely phased out 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
• Verify compliance with Montreal Protocol and EPA regulations on ozone-depleting substances before import
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper UN hazardous material documentation for transport
• Avoid misclassification as a refrigerant mixture which may fall under Chapter 38