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What’s Happening With R-134a?

Here are some alternatives to replace the venerable but high-GWP refrigerant
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John Tomczyk
June 5, 2017
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R-134a has a global-warming potential (GWP) of 1,430. This means it traps 1,430 times as much heat per kilogram as carbon dioxide does over a 100-year period. Because R-134a has such a high GWP, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed R-134a as an “unacceptable” refrigerant for certain refrigeration and air conditioning applications under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.
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R-134a from China Will Face Antidumping Duties

American HFC Coalition calls for stricter enforcement of U.S. laws
May 3, 2017
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has decided that U.S. industry is being materially injured by imports of refrigerant R-134a from China that are being “dumped” in the U.S. The USITC’s affirmative determination paves the way for the U.S Department of Commerce to issue an anti-dumping duty order.


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R-134a from China: Commerce Department Posts 232.3 Percent Duty Deposit Rate

However, amended preliminary determination may be amended again
December 5, 2016
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The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce published an amended preliminary determination in the Federal Register on Dec. 1 that posts the duty deposit rate for entries of R-134a from China at 232.3 percent.


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Self A/C System Recharge Kit Flies in the Face of Logic

TV Commercial Sparks Memories of (What Should Be) Days Gone By
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Ron Rajecki
June 1, 2015
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Thinking back on my attempt as a young man to charge my car’s air conditioner, I was stunned to see a commercial on TV the other day for A/C PRO, a do-it-yourself a/c recharge kit for cars and trucks. I went to the website and, sure enough, they’re selling recharging canisters of R-134a for do-it-yourselfers.


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Jan. 22, 2015: Mexichem Appeals ITC Ruling on Import of Refrigerant Gases from China

Company Believes Chinese Imports Are Harming US Refrigerant Industry
January 22, 2015
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Mexichem announced that its subsidiary, Mexichem Fluor, has appealed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that the import of Chinese refrigerants does not harm the U.S. refrigerant gas industry.


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Nov. 13, 2014: ITC Rules That Imports of R-134a from China Do Not Harm US Industry

November 13, 2014
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Mexichem, a global specialty chemicals company that produces refrigerant gases, announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that imports of R-134a refrigerant from China do not harm United States industry. This ruling, however, runs counter to a U.S. Department of Commerce proposed final resolution.


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Dec. 13, 2013: ITC Moves Forward on China Refrigerant Import Issue

A ‘Reasonable Indication’ That U.S. Industry Is Materially Injured by the Imports
December 13, 2013
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The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) on Dec. 13 voted 6-0 to move forward against China regarding possible illegal HFC-134a refrigerant coming into the United States. The ITC said in a news release that there is a “reasonable indication” that U.S. industry is materially injured by the imports.


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Dec. 6, 2013: Federal Decision on China Refrigerant Import Issue due Dec. 13

A Preliminary Determination to be Made
December 6, 2013
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A go or no-go decision by the federal government about taking action against China regarding possible illegal HFC-134a refrigerant coming into the United States has been set for Dec. 13.


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Nov. 26, 2013: US Eyeing R-134a Imports from China

Department of Commerce Asked to Impose Sanctions on Imports of the Refrigerant
November 26, 2013
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The latest skirmish concerning possible illegal refrigerants coming into the United States involves HFC-134a from China. A petition has been filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce in which Louisiana-based Mexichem Fluor has asked the government to impose sanctions on the imports.


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