HFC-134a Refrigerant Gas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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