Bromochloromethane Fire Suppressant Blend

Specialty fire extinguishing mixture containing bromochloromethane for use in portable extinguishers and fixed suppression systems in industrial settings. Classified under HTS 3827.40.00.00 due to primary bromochloromethane content as a halogenated methane derivative. Effective for Class B fires involving flammable liquids.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3827.20.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If containing chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) instead

Different halogenated methane derivatives like HCFC-22 fall under separate 3827.20 provision.

2903.71.01.00Same rate: 38.7%

If imported as pure bromochloromethane chemical

Single halogenated compounds without mixture components classify under Chapter 29.

3811.21.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If formulated specifically as fire-extinguishing preparation

Antifreezing or fire-extinguishing mixtures have dedicated heading 3811 regardless of halogen content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NFPA certification and pressure vessel compliance docs; confirm bromochloromethane concentration exceeds threshold for this subheading; avoid transport with oxidizers per DOT regulations

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