R-134a Refrigerant Blend (HFC-134a/HFC-125 Mix) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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