HCFC-22/R-22 Air Conditioning Refrigerant from China
Mixture containing HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane, HTS 2903.41) for residential and commercial air conditioning units, often blended with lubricants. Classified in 3827.31.00.00 due to HCFC content from specified subheadings, excluding CFCs. Essential for servicing older HVAC systems during phase-out.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure EPA import allocation under the HCFC phase-down; provide recycling certifications if reclaimed
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect pressure vessel declarations leading to DOT issues