Subheading · Section VI

2903.45: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134)

2903.45
  • 4%UK
  • 5.5%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 3.7%USA
  • US$1.1bnWorld trade in 2024

2903.45 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2903, halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons, chapter 29.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2903.45 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2903.45; the duty is 5.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 2903.45 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 25%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2903.45; the duty is 3.7%.

World trade in these goods reached US$1.1bn in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 49.8% of the total, ahead of the United States.

Germany imported the most (US$79m).

The United Kingdom ranked 3rd among 73 exporters with US$99.8m; its largest buyer was the Netherlands.

The United Kingdom imported US$67.2m, most of it from Japan.

Duty rates compared

UK 4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 5.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 3.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2903 45 00 00 1.1,1.2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134a) and 1.1,2.2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134) 4%
  2. 2903 45 00 10 1.1,1.2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134a) 4%
  3. 2903 45 00 20 1.1,2.2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134) 4%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2903 45 00 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) 5.5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2903.45 1,1,1,2 - tetrafloretan (HFC-134-a) ve 1,1,2,2 -tetrafloretan (HFC-134):
  2. 2903.45.00.00.11 1,1,1,2 - tetrafloretan (HFC-134-a) 25%
  3. 2903.45.00.00.12 1,1,2,2 -tetrafloretan (HFC-134) 25%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2903.45.10.00 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) 3.7%kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

2903.45 · US$1.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.1mUS$1.1m+US$5.2m+US$20.6m+> US$99.8m

Exports: 73
  1. China: US$548.1m
  2. United States: US$113.6m
  3. United Kingdom: US$99.8m
  4. Netherlands: US$64.7m
  5. India: US$38.8m
  6. Japan: US$36.3m
  7. Italy: US$24.1m
  8. Germany: US$20.6m
  9. Poland: US$18.3m
  10. Czechia: US$13.4m
  11. Mexico: US$12.5m
  12. France: US$11.7m
  13. Austria: US$9.2m
  14. Lithuania: US$8.7m
  15. Estonia: US$7.8m
  16. Belgium: US$6.6m
  17. Latvia: US$6.4m
  18. Türkiye: US$5.2m
  19. Singapore: US$5.2m
  20. Spain: US$5.1m
  21. Ireland: US$3.7m
  22. Hungary: US$3.7m
  23. Finland: US$3.4m
  24. Romania: US$3.3m
  25. Serbia: US$3.2m
  26. Malaysia: US$2.8m
  27. Croatia: US$2.7m
  28. Slovenia: US$2.6m
  29. Slovakia: US$2.3m
  30. Greece: US$2.2m
  31. Morocco: US$2.2m
  32. Bulgaria: US$1.6m
  33. Cambodia: US$1.6m
  34. South Africa: US$1.4m
  35. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.3m
  36. South Korea: US$1.1m
  37. Taiwan: US$953.8k
  38. Sweden: US$869.6k
  39. Indonesia: US$775.6k
  40. United Arab Emirates: US$749.5k
  41. Brazil: US$431.5k
  42. Switzerland: US$378.5k
  43. Canada: US$344.8k
  44. Denmark: US$200.4k
  45. Portugal: US$170.8k
  46. Argentina: US$167.9k
  47. Thailand: US$146.8k
  48. Saudi Arabia: US$76.5k
  49. New Zealand: US$61.2k
  50. Dominican Republic: US$61.1k
  51. Chile: US$43.8k
  52. Panama: US$34.5k
  53. Kenya: US$32.2k
  54. Norway: US$31.2k
  55. Vietnam: US$23k
  56. El Salvador: US$19.1k
  57. Sint Maarten: US$16.5k
  58. Australia: US$9.6k
  59. Kazakhstan: US$7.6k
  60. Benin: US$6.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$548.1m 49.8%
2 United States US$113.6m 10.3%
3 United Kingdom US$99.8m 9.1%
4 Netherlands US$64.7m 5.9%
5 India US$38.8m 3.5%
6 Japan US$36.3m 3.3%
7 Italy US$24.1m 2.2%
8 Germany US$20.6m 1.9%
9 Poland US$18.3m 1.7%
10 Czechia US$13.4m 1.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$79m 7.2%
2 Netherlands US$74.4m 6.8%
3 United Kingdom US$67.2m 6.1%
4 United Arab Emirates US$56.1m 5.1%
5 Brazil US$52.7m 4.8%
6 United States US$49.7m 4.5%
7 Italy US$42.8m 3.9%
8 Mexico US$42.1m 3.8%
9 Belgium US$31.3m 2.8%
10 Spain US$28.9m 2.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134)?

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) fall under HS subheading 2903.45, part of heading 2903, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2903.45 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2903.45 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane?

China, with US$548.1m in 2024 (49.8% of world exports).