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HFC-125 Dominant Refrigerant Blend R-507A from Germany

Azeotropic refrigerant mixture containing 50% pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) and 50% 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) by weight, exceeding 55% HFC-125 threshold due to formulation variations. Used in commercial refrigeration systems for low-temperature applications. Classified under 3827.62.00.00 as it contains ≥55% HFC-125 without HFOs or CFCs/HCFCs.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify exact HFC-125 mass percentage via lab analysis; documentation must prove ≥55% content

• Obtain EPA SNAP approval letter and Significant New Alternatives Policy compliance certification

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) specifying non-HFO composition to avoid misclassification