Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen from China
Electrolyte-grade hydrogen gas for PEM fuel cells in vehicles and stationary power systems. Classified in HTS 2804.10.00.00 as pure elemental hydrogen, not as a fuel per Chapter 27 exclusions. Purity exceeds 99.97% with strict impurity limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain ISO 14687 certification for fuel cell purity to support classification and reduce audit risk
• Declare hydrogen content percentage; end-use as fuel cell doesn't change chemical classification
• Avoid bulk liquid imports without proper cryogenic vessel certification