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R-11 Refrigerant Trichlorofluoromethane from Japan

R-11, the refrigerant grade designation for trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), is a colorless, non-flammable gas classified under HTS 2903.77.00.10 due to its precise chemical structure as a fluorochlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. This product matches the heading's specification for perhalogenated compounds containing only fluorine and chlorine. Primarily imported today for reclamation, recycling, or controlled destruction programs.

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

• Require Montreal Protocol Essential Use Nomination or destruction certification; imports without pre-approval face seizure

• Ship as UN 1029 hazardous material with proper DOT placarding; temperature-controlled containers mandatory for liquefied gas

• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving legitimate recycling/destruction end-use to prevent illegal stockpiling penalties