R-22 Compatible Retrofit Refrigerant Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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