Carbon Tetrachloride Fire Suppressant Blend from Japan
Mixture containing carbon tetrachloride for specialized fire suppression in non-occupied electrical vaults and archival storage. Fits HTS 3824.99.5000 as chlorinated hydrocarbon not otherwise halogenated, chemical preparation NESOI. Phasedown formulation per Montreal Protocol.
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
• Secure EPA essential use nomination if applicable; declare phaseout compliance
• Analyze for CCl4 purity >99% and absence of bromoforms or fluorocarbons
• Package in pressurized cylinders per UN1021 with explosion-proof valves