Full-Face SCBA Respirator from Canada
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full-face mask providing clean air from a compressed air cylinder for firefighters and hazmat responders. Classified under HTS 9020.00.60.00 as a breathing appliance with mechanical parts (regulator) and replaceable filters, excluding simple protective masks. Essential for oxygen-deficient or toxic environments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 standards; provide test reports and labeling documentation at entry
• Include detailed component lists (cylinders, regulators) to avoid misclassification as parts under 9020.00
• Verify pressure vessel certifications (DOT for cylinders) to prevent customs holds on safety grounds