Nitrogen Gas for Welding Shielding
Pure nitrogen in cylinders for laser welding and plasma cutting, providing a shielding atmosphere. It is non-metal nitrogen gas, classified under tariff item 2804.30.00 per the Chapter 28 hierarchy.
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.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the nitrogen purity meets welding specifications
• Ensure cylinders are properly labeled with the gas name and hazards
• Check if the welding application requires any workplace safety certifications
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.
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.
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.