Perfluorodiglyme from Japan
CF3(OCF2CF2)2OCF3, perfluorinated diether technically acyclic despite ether linkages. 2903.78.00.00 as perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative per chapter scope. Specialty heat transfer fluid.
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
• Confirm acyclic classification vs cyclic perfluoroethers in 2939
• Boiling point 112°C; stable to 400°C but avoid Lewis acids
• Fully fluorinated; no hydrogen for FTIR confirmation of purity