HFC-125 Dominant Fire Suppressant FK-5-1-12 from China
Clean agent fire extinguishing mixture containing over 40% pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) with fluoroketones for total flooding systems in data centers. Classified in 3827.63.00.00 due to high HFC-125 content and absence of banned ozone depleters. Replaces toxic Halon 1301 in critical fire protection applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain NFPA certification documentation and UL listing for fire suppression system compatibility
• Declare exact chemical composition and pressure specifications on commercial invoice
• Comply with Montreal Protocol Phase-out schedules for HFC allocations if applicable