HFC-23 Fire Suppressant Agent
HFC-23 fire suppressant agent is pure trifluoromethane (HFC-23), a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2903.41.00. The product is formulated for use in total flooding fire suppression systems, but remains chemically identical to the base compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fire suppressant contains additives that make it a formulated mixture rather than pure HFC-23.
Formulated fire suppressants with additives are classified as chemical products, not pure halogenated hydrocarbons.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure trifluoromethane (HFC-23) with no added flame retardants or other active ingredients that could shift classification
• Verify the Canadian duty rate for 2903.41.00, as it may be duty-free under certain trade agreements
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and technical specification to CBSA to confirm the chemical identity
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.41.00
HFC-23 Process Byproduct Recovery Gas
Recovered and purified HFC-23 from HCFC-22 manufacturing is trifluoromethane that meets commercial purity standards. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, even if derived from an industrial byproduct stream. The product is classifiable under tariff item 2903.41.00 as a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
HFC-23 Semiconductor Etch Gas
Ultra-high purity trifluoromethane (HFC-23) for semiconductor plasma etching is a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, classified under tariff item 2903.41.00. The high purity grade does not change the chemical classification.
Medical-Grade HFC-23 Calibration Gas
Medical-grade HFC-23 calibration gas is high-purity trifluoromethane diluted in a balance gas for analytical calibration. While the diluted form is not a pure compound, the HFC-23 component itself is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. The product is classifiable under tariff item 2903.41.00 if the dilution is for safety or transport and does not render it suitable for a specific use.
Trifluoromethane (HFC-23) Refrigerant Gas
Pure trifluoromethane (HFC-23) refrigerant gas is a saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2903.41.00. The product is used as a high-temperature refrigerant in industrial cooling systems.