1H-Pentafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) from Germany
HFO-1234yf is a low-GWP hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning systems as a replacement for HFC-134a. It qualifies under HTS 2903.59.90.00 as an unsaturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons with hydrogen substitution. Meets Chapter 29 definition for halogenated organic compounds.
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
• Obtain EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval documentation for refrigerant applications
• Include ASHRAE safety classification (A2L) and flammability test results in import documentation
• Ensure proper labeling per 40 CFR Part 82 for HFO refrigerants to avoid customs holds