HFC-227ea Fire Suppressant Gas from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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