Pentafluorophenol from Germany
Pentafluorophenol has all five ring hydrogens replaced by fluorine atoms, creating a highly electrophilic phenol derivative. Falls under HTS 2908.19.60.00 as the ultimate 'only halogen' substituted phenol. Used in organofluorine coupling reactions and peptide synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Fluorinated compounds require specialized hazmat declarations due to HF generation potential
• High purity grades (>98%) common; verify assay certificates match technical specifications
• Research chemical imports may use 9810.00.6000 for duty-free scientific instrument exemption