Subheading · Section VI

2903.43: Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a)

2903.43
  • 4%UK
  • 5.5%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 3.7%USA
  • US$186.3mWorld trade in 2024

2903.43 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2903, halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons, chapter 29.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2903.43 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2903.43; the duty is 5.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 2903.43 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 25%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2903.43; the duty is 3.7%.

World trade in these goods reached US$186.3m in 2024, up 10.2% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 62.2% of the total, ahead of the United States.

The United States imported the most (US$44.8m).

The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 29 exporters with US$4.4m; its largest buyer was Spain.

The United Kingdom imported US$3.4m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU 5.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA 3.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2903 43 00 00 Fluoromethane (hfc-41), 1.2-difluoroethane (hfc-152) and 1.1-difluoroethane (hfc-152a) 4%
  2. 2903 43 00 10 Fluoromethane (methyl fluoride) (hfc-41) 4%
  3. 2903 43 00 20 1.2-difluoroethane (hfc-152) 4%
  4. 2903 43 00 30 1.1-difluoroethane (hfc-152a) 4%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2903 43 00 Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a) 5.5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2903.43 Flormetan (HFC-41), 1,2-difloroetan (HFC-152), 1,1 - Difloretan (HFC-152a):
  2. 2903.43.00.00.11 Flormetan (HFC-41) 25%
  3. 2903.43.00.00.12 1,2-difloroetan (HFC-152) 25%
  4. 2903.43.00.00.13 1,1 - Difloretan (HFC-152a) 25%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2903.43.10.00 Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a) 3.7%kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

2903.43 · US$186.3m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$126.1kUS$126.1k+US$1.7m+US$11.9m+> US$115.9m

Exports: 29
  1. China: US$115.9m
  2. United States: US$34.6m
  3. South Korea: US$11.9m
  4. Japan: US$6m
  5. Latvia: US$5.4m
  6. United Kingdom: US$4.4m
  7. Spain: US$2.7m
  8. Taiwan: US$1.7m
  9. Italy: US$1.2m
  10. Netherlands: US$705.1k
  11. Mexico: US$326.4k
  12. Singapore: US$266.3k
  13. Costa Rica: US$226.9k
  14. Türkiye: US$130.4k
  15. United Arab Emirates: US$126.1k
  16. Germany: US$121.7k
  17. Belgium: US$82.9k
  18. Ireland: US$74.8k
  19. Canada: US$74.4k
  20. France: US$56.2k
  21. India: US$54.2k
  22. Hong Kong SAR China: US$53.2k
  23. Thailand: US$44.6k
  24. South Africa: US$33k
  25. Czechia: US$8.3k
  26. Finland: US$1.1k
  27. Australia: US$500
  28. Poland: US$100
  29. Sweden: US$100

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$115.9m 62.2%
2 United States US$34.6m 18.6%
3 South Korea US$11.9m 6.4%
4 Japan US$6m 3.2%
5 Latvia US$5.4m 2.9%
6 United Kingdom US$4.4m 2.4%
7 Spain US$2.7m 1.5%
8 Taiwan US$1.7m 0.9%
9 Italy US$1.2m 0.7%
10 Netherlands US$705.1k 0.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$44.8m 24.1%
2 Mexico US$28.7m 15.4%
3 South Korea US$11.8m 6.3%
4 India US$11.8m 6.3%
5 Japan US$11.3m 6.1%
6 China US$11.2m 6%
7 Canada US$10m 5.4%
8 Taiwan US$9.4m 5%
9 Spain US$5.5m 3%
10 Italy US$5.1m 2.7%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a)?

Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a) fall under HS subheading 2903.43, part of heading 2903, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on fluoromethane in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2903.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on fluoromethane in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2903.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most fluoromethane?

China, with US$115.9m in 2024 (62.2% of world exports).