Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Cartridge from Germany
Pre-charged CO2 cylinder (5 lb capacity) designed as a replaceable charge for portable CO2 fire extinguishers. HTS 3813.00.5000 covers such charged preparations excluding full appliances. Used for rapid discharge to smother Class B fires without residue.
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
• Ship as UN1013 Carbon Dioxide, compressed; require hydrostatic test certificates and valve specs
• Distinguish from standalone CO2 cylinders (2811.22) by extinguisher-specific threading/nozzle
• EPA SNAP approval needed for ozone-depleting alternatives; declare pressure rating accurately