The Environmental Production Agency (EPA) Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) code will deploy to CBP’s PRODUCTION environment on January 13, 2023. The EPA HFC flags (EH1, EH2) will be enforced with a reject severity following the deployment.

The EPA HFC code was deployed to CBP’s CERTIFICATION environment on December 5, 2023.

The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act provides EPA with the authority to oversee the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, which are highly potent greenhouse gases. In accordance with 40 CFR 84.31(c)(7), EPA requires that the information be electronically filed (through ACE) by the importer of record (or the authorized agent filing on its behalf) prior to the date of importation.

If you have questions, please contact Pete Rodrigue at rodrigue.pete@epa.gov.

For information on the new rule, please visit:  https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction/regulatory-actions-allowance-allocation-and-reporting.