HFC-23 Refrigerant Blend for Industrial Chillers from Japan
A specialized refrigerant mixture containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) designed for low-temperature industrial chillers and cryogenic applications. This blend falls under HTS 3827.51.00.00 because it contains HFC-23 without CFCs or HCFCs, used in refrigeration systems requiring ultra-low temperatures.
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
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval documentation for refrigerant imports containing HFC-23
• Verify mixture composition certificates to confirm no CFCs or HCFCs are present
• Comply with Montreal Protocol reporting for high-GWP HFCs like HFC-23