HFC-134a Refrigerant Gas from Germany
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) is a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant used primarily in automotive air conditioning systems and domestic refrigerators. This pure, chemically defined organic compound falls under HTS 2903.45.10.00 as a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
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
• Verify EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) compliance and obtain necessary approvals for ozone-depleting substance imports
• Ensure proper DOT hazardous material shipping documentation and UN 3159 classification for refrigerant gases
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates confirming >99.9% HFC-134a content