HBFC-225ca Cleaning Solvent Blend from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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