First Alert SCO5CN Battery Smoke and CO Combination Alarm from United States
The First Alert SCO5CN is a dual-sensor battery-powered alarm that detects both smoke and carbon monoxide, with distinct alarm patterns for each hazard. It falls under tariff item 8531.10.10 as it is an automatic alarm for detecting noxious gases (CO) and smoke, with CO detection being a key feature.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCNSCImport ControlMay be requiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- CNSC
Import Control · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CNSC Import Control (Radiation Devices) depending on UNDG number (2908, 2909, 2910, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2915, 2916, 2917, 2919, 2977, 2978, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2334); or UNDG number (2908, 2909, 2910, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2915, 2916, 2917, 2919, 2977, 2978, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2335), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Starts With 8531101010; Starts With 8531101090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (one of Valid UNDG Codes).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 85311010; Starts With 85311010; Equal To 8531101010; Equal To 8531101090; Equal To 8531101010; Equal To 8531101090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the combination alarm meets Canadian standards for both smoke (ULC-S531) and CO (CSA 6.19) detection
• Provide clear product documentation to CBSA showing the dual-function nature
• Check if the alarm's battery type affects import restrictions