HFC-134a Refrigerant Blend R-134a/R-1234yf 70/30 from Germany

A refrigerant mixture containing 70% HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) and 30% HFO-1234yf by mass, used in automotive air conditioning systems. It falls under HTS 3827.64.00.00 because it contains 30% or more HFC-134a without unsaturated HFOs as the primary component, though minor HFO presence is allowed if HFC-134a dominates. This blend serves as a transitional low-GWP refrigerant.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.7%

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

Import Tips

Obtain EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval and ensure mixture composition certification to verify ≥30% HFC-134a content

Comply with AIM Act HFC import quotas; provide K-139 certificate from supplier confirming no CFCs/HCFCs and HFO content below threshold

Label cylinders with exact mass percentages and GWP; avoid misclassification by confirming no dominant unsaturated HFOs