Under the revised EU F-gas Regulation, a new fee-based quota system for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) was introduced starting with the 2026 quota allocation. This means importers bringing equipment containing controlled refrigerants or related components into the EU must not only hold a valid license but also bear rising quota costs. For line-set kit exporters, partnering with EU importers who possess sufficient quota entitlements is shifting from an option to a necessity.