Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Agent from Japan
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 — 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
• 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