United States to Guernsey Trade Analysis
for 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea),1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb),1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa)
Detailed tariff information for 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea),1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb),1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) imports
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea),1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb),1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) Tariff Rate
Stable (based on general chemical imports to Guernsey)
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the UK-Guernsey Customs Union; goods must comply with rules of origin as per the UK Trade Agreements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for HFC Compounds Between US and Guernsey
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded trade activity for HFC-227ea, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, and HFC-236fa between the United States and Guernsey. These hydrofluorocarbons, used primarily in fire suppression and refrigeration, are subject to strict international regulations under the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment, which may explain the lack of trade.
October 2023
Impact: Negligible trade impact due to absence of significant transactions or market demand between the two regions for these specific HFCs.
US Export Restrictions on HFCs Tighten Amid Global Phase-Down
The US has implemented stricter export controls on hydrofluorocarbons, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236 variants, as part of its commitment to the Kigali Amendment. While Guernsey, as a British Crown Dependency, aligns with EU and UK environmental policies, no specific trade deals or exemptions for these compounds with the US have been reported.
September 2023
Impact: Potential barriers to trade initiation or expansion between the US and Guernsey due to regulatory alignment on HFC phase-downs.
Guernsey’s environmental framework, in line with UK and EU standards, continues to discourage the import of high global warming potential (GWP) substances like HFC-227ea and HFC-236 variants. No notable trade agreements or shipments from the US have been documented recently for these compounds.
August 2023
Impact: Reduced likelihood of trade growth for these HFCs between the US and Guernsey due to environmental restrictions.
Policy Updates
US EPA Updates HFC Regulations Under AIM Act
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to further restrict the production and import/export of high-GWP HFCs, including HFC-227ea and HFC-236 variants. These rules aim to align with global phase-down targets, impacting potential trade with smaller jurisdictions like Guernsey.
Date: October 2023
Guernsey Adopts UK Post-Brexit HFC Policies
Guernsey has adopted the UK’s post-Brexit framework for HFC management, which includes stringent quotas and bans on certain high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons. This policy alignment with the UK and indirectly with EU standards limits the import of substances like HFC-227ea and HFC-236fa from non-EU countries such as the US.
