Nitrogen Charge Cylinder for Fire Extinguishers from Canada
Small high-pressure steel cylinder containing compressed nitrogen used to charge propellant in dry chemical fire extinguishers. HTS 7311.00.00.90 covers this as other compressed gas container of steel. Typically 2-4 cu ft capacity.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• UL or FM approval markings essential for fire equipment components
• Piercing valve mechanism must match regional standards
• Declare as safety equipment to potentially qualify for duty relief