Aluminum Fire Extinguisher Cylinder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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
• Classify cylinder separately from powder; gas propels under 7613
• UL 299 labeling and DOT hydrostatic tests mandatory
• Avoid 8424 classification unless full assembly