R-123 HCFC Refrigerant Blend from Japan
A hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) mixture based on HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, subheading 2903.72) used in low-pressure centrifugal chillers for commercial refrigeration. This blend falls under HTS 3827.32.00.00 because it contains HCFCs from 2903.71-2903.75 without CFCs, designed for phase-out under Montreal Protocol. Primarily employed in air conditioning systems requiring stable, non-flammable refrigerants.
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
• Verify EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval and obtain import certification due to HCFC phase-down; declare exact HCFC composition per 2903.71-2903.75; avoid misclassification as CFC-containing mixtures under 3827.31