R-290 Propane Refrigerant Gas from China

Liquefied propane (R-290) used as an eco-friendly refrigerant in commercial refrigeration systems. HTS 2711.19.00 covers it as other liquefied petroleum gases when not specified under pure chemical headings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include AHRI certification for refrigerant purity to prevent reclassification as chemical products

Label cylinders with GHS hazard pictograms and ensure EPA SNAP approval documentation

Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on volume; duties apply per barrel equivalent

R-290 Propane Refrigerant Gas from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2711.19.00