Compressed Chlorine Gas Cylinder

High-purity compressed chlorine gas (Cl2) in steel cylinders for industrial applications like PVC production. Classified under HTS 2801.10.00.00 as chemically defined chlorine element per Chapter 28 Note 1.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2806.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If hydrogen chloride gas instead

HCl gas is classified separately under hydrogen chloride in heading 2806.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If mixed with phosphides or other Chapter 28 inclusions

Complex inorganic compounds like copper phosphide fall under 2853 per chapter notes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If impure or in chemical preparations

Mixtures not chemically defined are classified as chemical preparations in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use IMDG/IMCO shipping labels for toxic gas; include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Confirm elemental form via spectrographic analysis to prevent misclassification as salts

Check state-specific permits for chlorine storage facilities upon import