R-449A Low-GWP Refrigerant from China
R-449A (HFC/HFO mix of R-32, R-125, R-134a, HFO-1234yf) replaces R-404A in transport refrigeration. HTS 3827.69.00.00 for HFC-dominant blends without CFCs/HCFCs. Reduces carbon footprint in cold chain logistics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Apply for HFC production/import allowances under AIM Act 2020 phasedown
• Document azeotropic stability—no fractionation in storage per ASHRAE standards
• Avoid recharge kits misclassification—declare as virgin product only