3827.69.00.00/R-404A Refrigerant Blend/Germany

R-404A Refrigerant Blend from Germany

R-404A is a zeotropic HFC refrigerant mixture containing R-125, R-143a, and R-134a, used in commercial refrigeration systems like supermarket display cases. It falls under HTS 3827.69.00.00 as a mixture containing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) without CFCs or HCFCs. This classification applies to its role as a non-ozone-depleting cooling agent.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval and ensure proper labeling as required under 40 CFR Part 82

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and verify HFC content to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is missing Phaseout Management Plan documentation

• Declare exact composition percentages as blends vary; use DOT-approved cylinders for transport to comply with hazardous materials regulations