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
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
• 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