HFC-23 Fire Suppressant Agent from Germany
Trifluoromethane (HFC-23) formulated as a clean fire extinguishing agent for total flooding systems in data centers and electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2903.41.10.00 as it is a pure saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon (CHF3) per Chapter 29 definitions. This high-GWP gas leaves no residue and is effective against Class B fires.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA SNAP approval documentation for fire suppression use; imports require Significant New Alternatives Policy compliance
• Include UL 2166 certification for cylinders and validate purity >99.9% to maintain Chapter 29 classification