R-404A Refrigerant Blend from China
R-404A is a zeotropic HFC refrigerant blend containing pentafluoroethane (HFC-125, 2903.41), 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a, 2903.42), and 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a, 2903.43). It is used in commercial refrigeration systems like supermarket freezers and transport units. Classified under 3827.68.00.00 as a mixture of halogenated derivatives from 2903.41-2903.48 without CFCs or HCFCs.
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
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval documentation for HFC refrigerants; ensure SDS includes exact composition percentages; verify no CFC/HCFC contamination via lab testing