Medical Refrigerator HCFC-22 Coolant from Germany
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 — 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
• 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