HFC-125 Dominant Refrigerant Blend R-507A from Japan
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 — 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
• 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