R-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane Industrial Cylinder from Japan
Industrial-grade dichlorodifluoromethane packaged in 50 lb steel cylinders for use in large-scale refrigeration systems, falling under HTS 2903.77.0050 as a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon with two different halogens (F and Cl). Classified per chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers for transport. Primarily for maintenance of pre-1995 commercial chillers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include EPA allocation certificates for HCFC imports exceeding de minimis levels
• Ensure cylinders meet DOT 39 or UN specification with proper valve protection
• Declare exact net weight and vapor pressure to avoid valuation disputes