R-407C HFC Refrigerant

R-407C is an HFC blend of difluoromethane (HFC-32, 2903.41), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125, 2903.41), and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a, 2903.42) used as a replacement for R-22 in air conditioning systems. It qualifies for 3827.68.00.00 due to containing HFCs from subheadings 2903.41-2903.48 without prohibited substances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.42.10.00Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If primarily HFC-134a with minimal blending

Predominantly single-component mixtures may classify under the main substance's heading like 2903.42.

3827.51.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If contains HCFCs like HCFC-22 as blend component

Presence of hydrochlorofluorocarbons shifts to 3827.51 subheading.

2711.12.00Lower: 25% vs 38.7%

If liquefied and imported in bulk as propane derivative mix

Liquefied hydrocarbon-HFC blends for fuel use may fall under petroleum gases in 2711.

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Include GWP (Global Warming Potential) data in documentation; check for Kigali Amendment phase-down quotas; label cylinders with UN pressure vessel certification

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HFC-134a/R-134a Replacement Blend

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