R-123 HCFC Refrigerant Blend from Germany
A hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) mixture primarily containing HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, HTS 2903.42), used in low-pressure centrifugal chillers for commercial refrigeration. This blend falls under 3827.31.00.00 as it contains HCFCs from subheadings 2903.41-2903.48 without CFCs. It's formulated for phase-out compliance in HVAC systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval and verify Montreal Protocol phase-out schedules; include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and purity certificates
• Avoid misdeclaration as pure HCFC to prevent reclassification