90-94% Pure Butane Gas Cylinder for Lighters from Mexico
A pressurized cylinder containing butane gas with 90-94% purity by liquid volume, used primarily as a fuel for refillable cigarette lighters and torch lighters. This product falls under HTS 2711.29.00.20 because it is butane in gaseous state with purity between 90 and 95 liquid volume percent, distinguishing it from higher purity commercial grades.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify purity certification via lab analysis reports meeting the 90-94% liquid volume threshold to avoid reclassification
• Ensure cylinders comply with DOT pressure vessel regulations and include proper UN hazmat labeling for gaseous fuels
• Declare exact volume and purity on entry documents; common pitfall is misstating as higher purity butane