R-123 Refrigerant (HCFC-123)
R-123 refrigerant, chemically identical to dichlorotrifluoroethane, is an industrial-grade HCFC-123 supplied in 100 lb cylinders for chiller systems. It is a separate chemically defined halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon containing both chlorine and fluorine, classified under tariff item 2903.72.00. The industrial grade and cylinder size do not affect the classification.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a different halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with multiple halogens.
Other halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons with two or more different halogens are classified elsewhere in heading 29.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the refrigerant is not mixed with other gases, as mixtures may be classified under a different heading
• Confirm compliance with Canada's Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, which may require permits
• Provide the product's chemical name and CAS number in the import documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.72.00
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane Lab Grade
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane lab grade is a high-purity, chemically defined organic compound with the formula C2HCl2F3. It is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon containing both chlorine and fluorine, which places it squarely under tariff item 2903.72.00. Its use as a laboratory reagent and analytical standard does not alter its classification as a separate chemically defined compound.
Dichlorotrifluoroethane USP Grade (HCFC-123)
Dichlorotrifluoroethane USP grade is a pure, chemically defined compound meeting pharmaceutical standards, used as a propellant in metered dose inhalers. As a halogenated derivative of acyclic ethane with both chlorine and fluorine, it is classified under tariff item 2903.72.00. The USP grade designation does not change its chemical classification.
HCFC-123 (2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane)
Pure HCFC-123, also known as 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon used as a refrigerant in low-pressure centrifugal chillers. As a chemically defined halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with both chlorine and fluorine, it is classified under tariff item 2903.72.00. Its use as a refrigerant does not change its chemical classification.
HCFC-123 Chiller Refrigerant Cylinder
HCFC-123 chiller refrigerant in a 50 lb disposable cylinder is pure dichlorotrifluoroethane, a chemically defined compound used for centrifugal chiller retrofits. It is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon containing both chlorine and fluorine, falling under tariff item 2903.72.00. The cylinder packaging does not affect the classification of the chemical itself.