Carbon Tetrachloride Fire Suppressant Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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