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Mixed CFC/HCFC Foam Blowing Agent

Blend of CFCs like R-11 with HCFC-141b for polyurethane foam production in insulation panels. Falls under 3827.11.00.00 because it contains CFCs along with other fluorocarbons as a propane/methane derivative mixture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3827Same rate: 38.7%

If HCFC-only without any CFCs

Absence of CFCs shifts to other halogenated mixtures subheading.

3909.31.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If pre-polymerized into foam chemical

If chemically modified into polymers, it becomes Chapter 39 plastics.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If classified as organic derivative intermediate

Pure intermediates may fall under Chapter 29 if not final mixture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for foam blowing exemption under Clean Air Act allocations

Document blend ratios to prove CFC presence for correct heading

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