HBFC-225ca Cleaning Solvent Blend

Industrial precision cleaning formulation with HBFC-225ca (CF3CHFBrCF2CF3) combined with co-solvents for electronics manufacturing degreasing. Classified under 3827.12.00.00 due to dominant HBFC content as halogenated derivative mixtures not elsewhere specified. Used where CFC/HCFC alternatives fail performance requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 38.7%

If marketed as general organic solvent

Cleaner formulations without specific HBFC declaration may fall under general solvent mixtures in 3814.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If contains specific Annex I Montreal chemicals

If mixture includes other Montreal Protocol Annex I substances beyond HBFCs, subheading 3824.71 applies.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If predominantly one HBFC isomer

Nearly pure single HBFC compounds without significant additives classify under individual fluorocarbon headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit Form 3520-1 Significant New Use Rule notification for HBFC solvents to EPA prior to import

Label containers with HBFC content and ozone depletion potential per 40 CFR Part 82 regulations

Avoid misclassification as general solvents (3814); document specific HBFC composition to prevent reclassification

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