Mixed CFC/HCFC Foam Blowing Agent from Japan
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.
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
• Apply for foam blowing exemption under Clean Air Act allocations
• Document blend ratios to prove CFC presence for correct heading