Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Agent from Germany
A liquefied gas mixture primarily containing bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211) used in portable fire extinguishers for aviation and military applications. This product falls under HTS 3827.20.00.00 because it is a mixture containing Halon-1211, a halogenated derivative of methane specifically named in the heading. It is employed where clean agent suppression is critical 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
• Verify EPA compliance under Montreal Protocol as Halon imports are heavily regulated; obtain special permits from authorities
• Ensure SDS documents exact Halon content and concentration
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as non-ozone depleting leads to seizures