HFC-410A Air Conditioning Refrigerant from Japan
High-pressure refrigerant blend of difluoromethane (HFC-32) and pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) at 50/50 ratio, used in residential split-system AC units. Classified under HTS 3827.90.90.00 as a mixture of halogenated ethane derivatives not elsewhere specified. Commonly imported in 25lb cylinders for HVAC contractors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure HFC import quota allocations from EPA before shipment arrival
• Label cylinders with exact blend composition and GWP (Global Warming Potential) values
• Avoid common pitfall of improper UN number declaration leading to customs holds