Medical Sterilant HBFC Gas Mixture from Japan
HBFC-132b (CHBrFCH2F) gas blend with carrier gases for ethylene oxide alternative sterilization in medical device manufacturing. HTS 3827.12.00.00 classification due to HBFC as principal halogenated component. Used for heat-sensitive surgical instruments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA 510(k) clearance documentation linking sterilant to specific medical device production
• Comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management for toxic gas imports
• Specify medical end-use on commercial invoice to qualify for potential essential-use exemption