HFC-23 Refrigerant Blend for Industrial Chillers from Japan
A specialized refrigerant mixture containing trifluoromethane (HFC-23) used in low-temperature industrial chillers and cryogenic applications. Classified under HTS 3827.59.00.00 as it contains HFC-23 without CFCs or HCFCs. These blends provide efficient cooling for food processing and pharmaceutical storage.
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 Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval documentation; verify exact HFC composition via GC-MS analysis; declare as non-CFC/HCFC mixture to avoid reclassification