R-134a Refrigerant Blend (HFC-134a/HFC-125 Mix) from Germany
A mixture primarily containing 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), used as a refrigerant gas in automotive and commercial air conditioning systems. This blend falls under HTS 3827.90.90.00 as a mixture of halogenated hydrocarbons derived from ethane, not specified elsewhere in heading 3827. It is sold in pressurized cylinders for HVAC applications.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval and ensure compliance with Montreal Protocol phase-down schedules for HFCs
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and pressure vessel certifications for DOT hazardous material transport
• Verify exact composition percentages to avoid reclassification under specific refrigerant subheadings