Aluminum Fire Extinguisher Cylinder from Japan
Aluminum pressure vessel for ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers, holding compressed nitrogen propellant. Under HTS 7613.00.00.00 for compressed gas container aspect, DOT approved with fusible plug. Distinguish from extinguishing agent classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
55%
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify cylinder separately from powder; gas propels under 7613
• UL 299 labeling and DOT hydrostatic tests mandatory
• Avoid 8424 classification unless full assembly