R-134a Automotive A/C Refrigerant Can from Japan
12 oz cans of HFC-134a (R-134a) specifically formulated for DIY automotive air conditioning recharging. Remains classified under HTS 2903.45.10.00 as the pure compound despite consumer packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Ensure cans have bilingual pressure relief warnings and child-resistant packaging per CPSC standards
• Verify SAE J2778 purity standards (>99.5%) with attached COA from manufacturer
• Declare exact fill weights; partial fills must specify actual content vs capacity