Foam Fire Extinguisher Concentrate (AFFF 3%) from Japan
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrate at 3% ratio, mixed with water for protein/synthetic foam extinguishers. HTS 3813.00.5000 as preparation for fire-extinguishing grenades/extinguishers. Forms blanket to smother hydrocarbon fires.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• UL 162 listing required; disclose fluorochemical content amid PFAS restrictions
• Ship as non-hazardous liquid unless corrosive; expansion ratio testing certs
• Distinguish from general firefighting foams (3824.99) by extinguisher proportioning