Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon-2402) Industrial Grade

Halon-2402 (dibromotetrafluoroethane) is a specialized gaseous fire extinguishing agent used in marine and military applications. This product qualifies under HTS 2903.76.01.00 as a specifically named halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon featuring two bromine atoms and four fluorine atoms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2903.79.90Lower: 28.7% vs 38.7%

If similar bromofluoroalkanes not specifically enumerated

Only the three named halons (1211, 1301, 2402) fall in 2903.76.01.00; others go to residual provisions.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If mixed with other fire suppressants or stabilizers

Chemical mixtures/preparations containing these compounds classify under Chapter 38 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify military end-use exemption documentation for regulatory clearance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid mixtures classification

Ensure proper cryogenic shipping containers for liquefied gas transport

Related Products under HTS 2903.76.01.00

Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211) Technical Grade

Bromochlorodifluoromethane, commonly known as Halon-1211, is a halogenated hydrocarbon used primarily as a fire suppressant in portable extinguishers and fixed suppression systems. This technical grade product is a separate chemically defined organic compound containing bromine and chlorine halogens directly linked to carbon atoms, falling under HTS 2903.76.01.00 due to its specific acyclic structure with two or more different halogens.

Halon-1301 Aviation Fire Suppressant

Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon-1301) specifically qualified for aircraft engine fire suppression systems. This chemically pure compound falls under HTS 2903.76.01.00 as a named halogenated derivative.

Halon-2402 Marine Fire Protection Gas

Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon-2402) for naval vessel total flooding systems, imported as pure compressed gas. Classified under HTS 2903.76.01.00 per its specific chemical nomenclature.

Recycled Halon-1211 Purification Charge

Reclaimed and redistilled bromochlorodifluoromethane meeting ARI-700 purity standards for fire protection recycling programs. Still qualifies as chemically defined compound under HTS 2903.76.01.00.

Halon-1301 Data Center Suppression Gas

High-purity bromotrifluoromethane for computer room clean agent total flooding systems. Meets FM-200 replacement exemption criteria under HTS 2903.76.01.00.

Halon Blend 1211/1301 Fire Extinguisher Recharge

50/50 mixture of Halon-1211 and Halon-1301 for legacy extinguisher recharging. However, classified under HTS 2903.76.01.00 as it contains the named compounds per chapter mixture rules.