HCFC-22 (R-22) Air Conditioner Refrigerant Cylinder
A 30 lb cylinder of chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22), designated R-22, used to recharge residential and commercial air conditioning units. The product is the pure compound, and the cylinder is merely packaging, so it is classified under tariff item 2903.71.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cylinder contains a blend with HCFC-22 and other refrigerants
Blends of halogenated hydrocarbons are classified under the residual subheading for other halogenated derivatives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cylinder contains only HCFC-22 and no additives that could change classification
• Check if the cylinder is returnable or disposable, as this may affect valuation for duty purposes
• Obtain any required import permits under the Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations before shipping
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.71.00
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) Refrigerant Gas
Pure chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22), a hydrochlorofluorocarbon used as a refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. It is a separate chemically defined halogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, containing both chlorine and fluorine atoms, and falls under tariff item 2903.71.00.
HCFC-22 Recovery Cylinder for Recycling
Reclaimed chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) in dedicated recovery cylinders for recycling in HVAC servicing. If the reclaimed product meets purity standards and is the separate chemically defined compound, it is classified under tariff item 2903.71.00, regardless of its recycled origin.
Industrial Chiller HCFC-22 Refrigerant
High-purity chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) in 100 lb returnable cylinders for large-scale industrial chillers. As a separate chemically defined compound with chlorine and fluorine on an acyclic hydrocarbon, it is classified under tariff item 2903.71.00.
Medical Refrigerator HCFC-22 Coolant
Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) formulated for use in vaccine storage refrigerators, provided as a pure compound. Despite the specific end-use, it remains a separate chemically defined halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon and is classified under tariff item 2903.71.00.
R-22 Compatible Retrofit Refrigerant Base
Pure HCFC-22 serving as base stock for authorized retrofit blends in older systems. Its chemical identity as chlorodifluoromethane places it under tariff item 2903.71.00 when imported as the pure compound, even if intended for later blending.