Perfluoro-2-methylpentane

Branched perfluoroalkane C6F14, fully fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. While single-halogen, fits 2903.78.00.00 as perhalogenated derivative. Inert immersion cooling fluid.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+25.0%28.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%โ€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.77.00Lower: 13.7% vs 28.7%

If linear perfluoro-n-hexane

Different isomers may have statistical reporting distinctions.

3827.61.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 28.7%

If mixtures of isomers >2 components

Isomeric mixtures become formulated preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Electronic grade requires <10 ppm water content certification

โ€ข CAS 355-02-2; distinguish from linear perfluorohexane

โ€ข Non-flammable/non-ozone depleting; highlight in green chemistry declarations

Related Products under HTS 2903.78.00.00

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)

PFOA is a fully fluorinated carboxylic acid, a perhalogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon with all hydrogens replaced by fluorine atoms. It falls under HTS 2903.78.00.00 as an acyclic perhalogenated compound containing two or more different halogens (fluorine and implied structure). Commonly used in industrial applications but now heavily regulated due to environmental concerns.

Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)

PFBA is a short-chain perfluorocarboxylic acid with the formula C3F7COOH, fully fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Classified in 2903.78.00.00 as a perhalogenated compound meeting chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. Used in surfactant applications and chemical synthesis.

Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA)

PFPeA (C4F9COOH) represents medium-chain perfluorinated carboxylic acids, fully halogenated acyclic derivatives. Falls under 2903.78.00.00 per chapter notes for halogenated hydrocarbons with multiple halogens. Intermediate in fluoropolymer production.

Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)

PFHxA is a six-carbon perfluorocarboxylic acid used in fluorochemical manufacturing. As a perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative containing only fluorine, it precisely matches 2903.78.00.00 criteria. Subject to increasing environmental scrutiny.

Perfluoropropionic Acid (PFPrA)

Shortest commercial perfluorocarboxylic acid (C2F5COOH), fully fluorinated with no hydrogen on carbon chain. 2903.78.00.00 classification reflects perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative status. Used in specialty fluorochemical synthesis.

Perfluorobutyric Acid Methyl Ester

Methyl ester of perfluorobutanoic acid, maintaining full perhalogenation on acyclic chain. Classified 2903.78.00.00 as ester remains with parent perhalogenated hydrocarbon per chapter classification rules. Used as fluorinated solvent intermediate.