R-407C HFC Refrigerant from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include GWP (Global Warming Potential) data in documentation; check for Kigali Amendment phase-down quotas; label cylinders with UN pressure vessel certification