HFC-143a Industrial Fire Suppressant

1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) for total flooding fire suppression systems in data centers. Classified under HTS 2903.44.1020 per chapter 29 as a named saturated fluorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3813.00Same rate: 13.7%

If pre-charged in fire extinguisher cylinders

Fire-extinguishing preparations ready for use classify in 3813.

3824Higher: 15% vs 13.7%

If blended with FK-5-1-12 for streaming agents

Fire suppressant mixtures become chapter 38 chemical preparations.

2903.49.00.00Same rate: 13.7%

If brominated fire suppressant

Different halogenated derivatives have separate unsaturated/perfluorinated subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include UL 1254 or FM 5610 approval certificates for clean agent fire suppressants

β€’ Provide nozzle fill system compatibility data; pressure test cylinders to 1.5x service pressure

β€’ Note AIM Act allocation certificates required for HFC fire suppression agents

Related Products under HTS 2903.44.10.20

1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) Refrigerant Gas

Pure 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) is a saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a refrigerant gas in commercial refrigeration systems. This chemical compound falls under HTS 2903.44.1020 as it is specifically named in the subheading for pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a), and 1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HFC-143).

HFC-143a Aerosol Propellant

1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) packaged for use as an aerosol propellant in consumer products like air dusters. Classified under HTS 2903.44.1020 as a pure separate chemically defined compound per chapter 29 note (a), specifically identified in the tariff subheading.

HFC-143a Electronic Cleaner Gas

High-purity 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) in 10 oz cans for cleaning electronics and contacts. This pure halogenated hydrocarbon is classified in HTS 2903.44.1020 as it matches the exact chemical description in the saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbons subheading.

Medical Grade HFC-143a Propellant

Pharmaceutical-grade 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) for metered dose inhalers and medical aerosols. Falls under HTS 2903.44.1020 as a pure chemically defined organic compound specifically enumerated in the HFC-143a tariff provision.

HFC-143a 99.99% Semiconductor Grade

Ultra-high purity 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) for semiconductor etch processes and plasma cleaning. HTS 2903.44.1020 classification applies as this pure compound is explicitly named in the fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbons subheading.

HFC-143a Cylinder Tonner Refill

Bulk 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) in 1-ton capacity tonner cylinders for industrial gas distributors. This separate chemically defined compound is classified in HTS 2903.44.1020 as specifically provided for 1,1,1-trifluoroethane.