Medical Refrigerator HCFC-22 Coolant from China

Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) formulated for use in vaccine storage refrigerators, provided as a pure compound. It is a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine and fluorine, directly classifiable under HTS 2903.71.01.00 per chapter notes for chemically defined compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide end-use statements for medical applications to qualify for exemptions under certain phaseout rules

Certify purity >99.9% to distinguish from stabilized preparations; test for moisture content

Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain liquid state and prevent venting issues