2-Fluoroethanol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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