R-123 HCFC Refrigerant Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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