HFC-227ea Fire Suppressant Gas from Japan
HFC-227ea (heptafluoropropane) mixture used in clean agent fire suppression systems for data centers and aircraft. Falls under HTS 3827.69.00.00 for HFC-containing mixtures lacking CFCs/HCFCs. It's electrically non-conductive and leaves no 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
• Certify under FM Global or UL standards; include extinguisher compatibility data in import docs
• Verify no HCFC stabilizers; purity >99.5% prevents waste classification under 3825