R-404A Replacement HFC Blend HCR-404A from Germany
Low-GWP retrofit refrigerant containing 45% HFC-125 blended with HFOs and HFC-32 for replacing R-404A in existing cold storage systems. Qualifies for HTS 3827.63.00.00 due to dominant pentafluoroethane content. Designed for drop-in compatibility with minimal system modifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide retrofit compatibility test data and ASHRAE safety classification (A1) documentation
• Ensure recyclable steel cylinder construction meets UN 1013 standards for refrigerant gases
• Monitor AIM Act HFC production/import limits - may require consumption allowances