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1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) — A-570-044
US AD/CVD order record · dataset entry, not legal advice.
Antidumping (AD)
Active order
- Program
- Antidumping (AD)
- Status
- Active order
- Countries
- China
- Effective
- 2021-02-02
- Latest event
- 2026-06-22
- FR notice
- Read the Federal Register notice →
Source: Federal Register · data retrieved 2026-10-16T15:19:21Z
Scope of the measure
The merchandise covered by the Order is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, R-134a, or its chemical equivalent, regardless of form, type, or purity level. The chemical formula for 1,1,1,2- Tetrafluoroethane is CF3-CH2 F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number is CAS 811- 97-2. 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is sold under a number of trade names including Klea 134a and Zephex 134a (Mexichem Fluor); Genetron 134a (Honeywell); FreonTM 134a, Suva 134a, Dymel 134a, and Dymel P134a (Chemours); Solkane 134a (Solvay); and Forane 134a (Arkema). Generically, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane has been sold as Fluorocarbon 134a, R-134a, HFC-134a, HF A-134a, Refrigerant 134a, and UN3159. Merchandise subject to the Order is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 2903.45.1000. Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely notification of return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which may be subject to sanctions. Notification to Interested Parties This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: October 25, 2022. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc.
Scope text quoted verbatim from the Federal Register notice. Scope text retrieved: 2026-10-19T16:17:45Z. Record last fetched: 2026-10-16T15:19:21Z. Verify against the official notice before relying on it.
HTS codes covered by this order
| HTSUS (dotted) | 8-digit | Description (USITC reference) |
|---|
| 2903.45.10 | 29034510 | 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) |
The scope text also references HS prefix(es) 290339 that we do not yet resolve against our USITC HTS reference table; they are shown verbatim instead of being guessed.
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At a glance
- Case A-570-044 · Antidumping (AD) · Active · established 2021-02-02
What does US trade case A-570-044 cover?
The antidumping measure covers 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a), imported from China. Case number A-570-044 is one of 540 active orders tracked in the database and was established 2021-02-02; the described product range determines which ten-digit lines inherit the cash-deposit obligation. Scope language in the Federal Register document controls.
Does case A-570-044 still collect cash deposits?
As of dataset vintage 2026-10-16T16:09:24Z, yes: importers entering covered goods post a cash deposit at the current rate until Commerce's next administrative review publishes revised margins in the Federal Register. Deposit rates can change every review cycle, so confirm the latest Federal Register notice before you quote a figure to your customs broker.
Which HTS codes fall under case A-570-044?
These HTS headings are recorded in the case linkage: 2903.45.10. Confirm the exact ten-digit code against the published scope language, because product descriptions rather than codes alone define the legal boundary of the order, and scope rulings occasionally widen or narrow which lines inherit the deposit obligation.
Primary sources: Federal Register — A-570-044 · USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — republished with provenance by exportsonar.com