R-401A HCFC Refrigerant Mix from China
Pre-mixed refrigerant R-401A containing HCFC-22 (2903.71), HCFC-142b (2903.74), and HFC-152a for retrofitting commercial refrigeration equipment. Falls under 3827.32.00.00 as it contains HCFCs from specified subheadings without CFCs. Zeotropic blend maintains pressure compatibility with R-12 systems.
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
• Require bill of lading specifying blend ratios; ensure DOT pressure vessel certification; declare as 'essential use' if applicable under EPA exemptions