R-410A Air Conditioning Refrigerant from Japan
R-410A is an azeotropic HFC blend of difluoromethane (R-32) and pentafluoroethane (R-125) for high-pressure AC units. It qualifies for HTS 3827.69.00.00 as an HFC-only mixture without CFCs or HCFCs. Commonly used in new split-system air conditioners.
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
• Comply with AIM Act allocations for HFC imports; apply for allowances via EPA's phasedown program
• Avoid common error of bulk imports without secondary containment—use UN-approved 49CFR packaging
• Document global warming potential (GWP) in entry summary for potential excise tax calculations