Difluoromethane HFC-32 for Air Conditioner Recharging from Japan
Difluoromethane specifically designated HFC-32 for recharging residential and commercial air conditioning units, supplied in DOT-approved cylinders. As a halogenated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbon (CH2F2), directly covered by 2903.42.10.00 without solvents or stabilizers altering general use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include bill of lading specifying 'non-ODS refrigerant' to avoid Customs holds under Montreal Protocol enforcement
• Pre-register with EPA's HFC allocation system; unallocated imports subject to seizure
• Beware undervaluation penalties; HFC-32 prices fluctuate with global quotas affecting declared values