2-Fluoroethanol from Germany

2-Fluoroethanol represents a fluorinated acyclic alcohol derivative employed in positron emission tomography (PET) tracer synthesis. HTS 2905.59.90.00 includes this as 'other' halogenated (fluorine qualifies) acyclic alcohol per Chapter 29 note 4. Its high reactivity stems from the C-F bond adjacent to OH.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Require fluorinated compound specialist certification for CBP review

Ship under specialized fluorochemical protocols (UN 2755 if applicable)

Distinguish from Chapter 28 inorganic fluorides by carbon-oxygen backbone