HFC-134a/R-134a Replacement Blend from China
This blend combines 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a, 2903.42) with minor HFC-32 and HFC-125 for automotive AC retrofits. Classified in 3827.68.00.00 for HFC mixtures from 2903.41-2903.48 lacking CFCs/HCFCs.
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
• Certify purity >99.9% via GC-MS testing; include reclaim certificate if recycled; avoid summer peak imports due to quota limits