HFC Medical Propellant Mixture

HFC-134a/HFC-227ea blend for metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in asthma treatments. Classified HTS 3827.69.00.00 as HFC mixture for pharmaceutical aerosol propulsion. Meets USP standards for drug delivery.

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.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If pre-filled in complete MDI devices

Assembled medicinal inhalers with propellants are medicaments under Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If diagnostic reagents with HFCs

Lab diagnostic kits incorporating propellants shift to 3822.

3307.30Lower: 14.9% vs 38.7%

If for aerosol perfumes if scented

Personal care aerosols with HFCs are Chapter 33 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require FDA Drug Master File and cGMP manufacturing proofs

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