HFC-125 Dominant Fire Suppressant FK-5-1-12 from Germany
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 — 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
• 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