High Purity Nitrogen 99.999% UHP
Ultra-high purity nitrogen gas at 99.999% N2, supplied in specialty cylinders for laboratory and semiconductor cleanrooms. It is a separate chemical element meeting Chapter 28 definitions, classified under tariff item 2804.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nitrogen is in gaseous form
Gaseous nitrogen is classified under a different subheading than liquid nitrogen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include a certificate of analysis showing 99.999% purity to support classification
• Ensure cylinders comply with Canadian standards for high-pressure gases
• Verify if the end-use requires any special permits from Environment Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 2804.30.00
Bulk Liquid Nitrogen ISO Tank
Bulk liquid nitrogen transported in ISO cryogenic tanks for industrial supply chains. It is pure elemental nitrogen in liquid form, classified under tariff item 2804.30.00 as a non-metal element of Chapter 28.
Cryogenic Nitrogen for MRI Cooling
Liquid nitrogen used to cool superconducting magnets in MRI machines. It is elemental nitrogen in liquid form, falling under tariff item 2804.30.00 as a non-metal element, regardless of its technical application.
Food Grade Nitrogen Gas
Nitrogen gas meeting FDA purity standards for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) in food preservation. It is pure elemental nitrogen, classified under tariff item 2804.30.00 as a non-metal, and the food-grade use does not exclude it from Chapter 28.
Industrial Grade Nitrogen Gas
Pure nitrogen gas (N2) compressed in high-pressure steel cylinders for industrial applications such as blanketing, purging, and inerting. It is chemically pure nitrogen, falling under tariff item 2804.30.00 as a non-metal element.
Laboratory Nitrogen Zero Grade
Zero-grade nitrogen with ultra-low hydrocarbon impurities for analytical instruments like GC-MS. It is high-purity elemental nitrogen, classified under tariff item 2804.30.00, and laboratory use does not change its classification.
Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic
Liquefied nitrogen (LIN) at -196°C in Dewar flasks or bulk tanks for cryopreservation and cooling applications. Tariff item 2804.30.00 applies to nitrogen in any physical state as a non-metal element, as confirmed by Chapter 28 notes.