HFC-134a Auto AC Recharge Kit Mixture from China
Pre-mixed refrigerant for DIY automotive air conditioner recharging, consisting of 65% HFC-134a with lubricants and leak sealer additives. Classified under HTS 3827.64.00.00 due to HFC-134a comprising over 30% by mass, with no CFCs/HCFCs or dominant HFOs. Commonly sold in 12 oz cans for consumer vehicle maintenance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) specifying HFC-134a percentage and PAG/POE oil content; DOT approval required for pressurized cans
• Verify no HCFC contaminants via lab analysis; common pitfall is improper venting during customs inspection
• Register with EPA for HFC imports and track allocations under phasedown schedules