Chloropentafluoroethane from India

India exported $64.0 million of chloropentafluoroethane (HS 2903.45) in FY2025-26, up 100% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.7% US import duty, against 16.2% for goods from China.

US duty from India
13.7%China 16.2%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$64MUp 99.6% on last year
HS code
2903.45Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 13.7%
China 16.2%

India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
2903.45.10.00 Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134)3.7% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use 3.7% 13.7% 16.2%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of chloropentafluoroethane

FY2022-23 $77.5 million
FY2023-24 $45.1 million
FY2024-25 $32.1 million
FY2025-26 $64.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 2903.45, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 1.3% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Export is restricted. 29034500: Restricted.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on chloropentafluoroethane from India?

13.7% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 16.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for chloropentafluoroethane?

2903.45, under heading 2903 (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export chloropentafluoroethane?

Yes. India exported $64.0 million under HS 2903.45 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.