Methyl Chloride Refrigerant Grade R-40 from Germany
Methyl chloride designated as refrigerant R-40, used in low-temperature industrial refrigeration systems. Falls under HTS 2903.11.00 as pure chloromethane, a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Packaged in high-pressure steel cylinders.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Comply with Montreal Protocol documentation even though not an ozone-depleting substance under current schedules
• Include technical data sheets proving refrigerant purity to maintain 2903 classification
• Check state-specific VOC regulations that may affect import permits