Blast Furnace Gas from Germany
Blast furnace gas is a byproduct from iron smelting, composed of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, used as fuel in steel mills. It qualifies under HTS 2705.00.00.00 as a similar gas produced from coal/coke processes, not petroleum-derived.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include blast furnace production records to substantiate classification as a coal-derived similar gas
• Monitor calorific value documentation to differentiate from higher-energy petroleum gases
• Prepare for customs valuation based on volume (barrels equivalent) per US note definitions