R-22 Compatible Retrofit Refrigerant Base from China
Pure HCFC-22 serving as base stock for authorized retrofit blends in older systems. Its chemical identity as chlorodifluoromethane places it squarely in HTS 2903.71.01.00 for halogenated acyclic hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document compatibility with retrofit guidelines from ASHRAE to support classification
• Ensure no pre-mixed hydrocarbons, which would trigger Chapter 27
• Use licensed reclaimers for any on-site blending