R-401A HCFC Retrofit Refrigerant from Japan
Drop-in refrigerant R-401A containing HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b from subheadings 2903.41/2903.48, for retrofitting R-12 systems without CFCs. 3827.31.00.00 applies to this non-CFC HCFC mixture. Enables compliance in legacy refrigeration equipment.
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
• Document retrofit certification; include pressure-temperature charts
• Avoid declaring as universal blend to prevent scrutiny