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Iso-Butane Refrigerant R-600a

High-purity isobutane (2-methylpropane) used as a hydrocarbon refrigerant in domestic refrigerators and air conditioning systems. Classified under HTS 2711.13.00 as liquefied butane, a petroleum gas. It serves as an environmentally friendly alternative to HFCs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2901.10.30Higher: 35% vs 25%

If pharmaceutical or 99%+ purity grade

Ultra-high purity isomers treated as acyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29.

3824Lower: 15% vs 25%

If mixed with other refrigerant components as a blend

Refrigerant mixtures classify under prepared chemical mixtures.

2711.19.00Same rate: 25%

If other liquefied petroleum gases dominate the mixture

Blends not specifically butane fall under other LPG categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide safety data sheets (SDS) confirming non-flammable handling procedures despite hydrocarbon nature

β€’ Check SNAP program approvals from EPA for refrigerant use to ensure compliance

β€’ Label cylinders clearly with UN 1969 for proper hazmat declaration

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