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
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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