R-11 Refrigerant Blend with CFCs from Japan
A mixture primarily containing trichlorofluoromethane (R-11 CFC) used in industrial refrigeration systems, often blended with HCFCs for compatibility. This falls under HTS 3827.11.00.00 because it contains chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as specified in the heading for halogenated derivative mixtures.
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
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval and verify Montreal Protocol compliance before import
• Include detailed chemical composition certificates to confirm CFC content
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as non-ozone depleting; Phaseout quotas apply