HFO-1234yf Refrigerant Gas from Japan

2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) is a low global warming potential refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning systems. This unsaturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons falls under HTS 2903.51.1000 due to its specific chemical structure and halogenated nature. It is supplied in pressurized cylinders for industrial and automotive applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval documentation before import

Ensure cylinders meet DOT pressure vessel specifications and include safety data sheets

Verify purity certificates as automotive applications require >99.5% HFO-1234yf content