HFC-143a Refrigerant Blend R-507 from Mexico
Azeotropic refrigerant blend consisting of 50% HFC-125 and 50% HFC-143a, exceeding 15% HFC-143a by mass. Used in commercial refrigeration systems like supermarket display cases and transport refrigeration. Classified under 3827.61.00.00 due to high HFC-143a content without CFCs or HCFCs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval and verify HFC-143a percentage via lab analysis before import
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and refrigerant purity certificates; common pitfall is mislabeling blends leading to reclassification
• Comply with AIM Act allocations for HFC production/import quotas; ensure proper venting prohibition documentation