HFC-152 Refrigerant for Chillers from Germany
1,2-Difluoroethane (HFC-152) is utilized in large-scale industrial chillers for cooling processes in food processing plants. It matches HTS 2903.43.10.00 as a specifically named saturated fluorinated derivative. Its thermodynamic properties suit low-temperature applications.
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
• ASHRAE 34 safety classification docs; bulk tonnage declarations
• Common error: Not specifying industrial vs consumer use affects bonding