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HBFC Foam Blowing Agent Concentrate from Germany

Concentrated HBFC-243db1 (CF3CHBrCF2CH2F) formulation for rigid polyurethane foam expansion in aerospace applications. Classified in 3827.12.00.00 as HBFC mixture for chemical processing. Exempt from most bans due to critical defense specifications.

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

• Include DoD or NASA end-user letters justifying critical military/aerospace specifications for HBFC use

• Certify foam density and thermal requirements cannot be met with HFC/HFO alternatives

• Document as 'processing agent' not final foam product to avoid 3921 classification