Commercial Refrigerator HFC-134a Service Blend from Mexico
A service blend for supermarket refrigeration systems containing 80% HFC-134a, 15% HFC-125, and 5% lubricants. This mixture is used for retrofitting and maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment and falls under this tariff item because HFC-134a exceeds 30% by mass and no unsaturated fluorinated derivatives (HFOs) are present.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the blend composition is clearly documented on the commercial invoice, including the percentage of HFC-134a by mass
• Verify that the mixture does not contain HFOs or other substances restricted under Canada's Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations
• Consider obtaining a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada if the refrigerant is regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act