Isopentane Refrigerant Blend Base from Japan
High-purity isopentane serving as a component in hydrocarbon refrigerant blends for low-GWP cooling systems. Classified as a separate saturated acyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2901.10.30.00. Meets REACH purity standards for industrial refrigeration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with EPA SNAP approvals for refrigerants; provide isomer purity assay
• Pitfall: blending before import shifts to mixture classification