Water Gas from China
Water gas is produced by passing steam over incandescent coke or coal, yielding a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide used as an industrial fuel. Classified under HTS 2705.00.00.00 as 'water gas', explicitly excluding petroleum-based gaseous hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed production process documentation to distinguish from natural gas under heading 2711
• Label cylinders clearly with UN numbers for flammable gases to avoid customs delays
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries with coal gas subsidies