Industrial Chiller HFC-134a Top-Off Blend from China
Blend containing 75% HFC-134a with minor HFC-32 for topping off large industrial water chillers. HTS 3827.64.00.00 applies as HFC-134a exceeds 30% without unsaturated HFOs or ozone depleters. Used in manufacturing process cooling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide pressure-temperature charts verifying azeotropic behavior; customs checks for proper HFC designation
• Industrial end-use requires additional TSCA reporting if >10,000 lbs annually
• Ensure cylinder valve compatibility with chiller service ports