HFC-134a Pharmaceutical Aerosol Propellant
USP-grade HFC-134a used as a propellant in pharmaceutical metered dose inhalers and nasal sprays. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2903.45.00, even though it is put up for a specific use, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the HFC-134a is pre-mixed with a pharmaceutical active ingredient in a metered dose inhaler.
Medicaments put up in measured doses for therapeutic use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming USP grade and purity
• Ensure the product is not classified as a medicament under heading 30.04; if mixed with active ingredients, re-evaluate classification
• Register as an importer with Health Canada if the propellant is for drug products
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.45.00
Bulk HFC-134a Ton Tank
Bulk HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) in 1-ton T-104 aluminum ISO tanks, a pure chemically defined saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. It is classifiable under tariff item 2903.45.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound, regardless of bulk packaging, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
HFC-134a (R-134a) Industrial Refrigerant Cylinder
High-purity HFC-134a (R-134a) in 30 lb refillable steel cylinders for commercial refrigeration. This pure, chemically defined saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon is classified under tariff item 2903.45.00, as packaging does not affect the tariff classification.
HFC-134a Refrigerant Gas
Pure 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) used as a refrigerant in automotive air conditioning and domestic refrigerators. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classifiable under tariff item 2903.45.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
HFC-134a with Stabilizer Additive
HFC-134a containing a stabilizer additive (<0.1%) to prevent metal corrosion during storage and transport. Chapter 29 Note 1(f) permits classification under tariff item 2903.45.00 if the stabilizer is necessary for preservation or transport and does not make the product suitable for a specific use.
HFC-134 Refrigerant (1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethane)
1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) used as a specialty refrigerant and aerosol propellant. As a pure, chemically defined saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon, it is classifiable under tariff item 2903.45.00, which explicitly includes HFC-134.
R-134a Automotive A/C Refrigerant Can
12 oz cans of HFC-134a (R-134a) for DIY automotive air conditioning recharging. Despite consumer packaging, the product is a pure chemically defined organic compound, classifiable under tariff item 2903.45.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).