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High Purity Argon for Laboratories from Germany

Ultra-high purity argon (99.9999%) in small lecture bottles for analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and inert atmosphere glove boxes. It qualifies under HTS 2804.21.00.00 as chemically defined pure argon gas, per Chapter 28 definitions excluding organo-inorganic compounds.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide spectrographic analysis certificates to prove purity; use proper UN 1006 labeling for transport

• Pitfall: Small quantities often overlooked for EPA reporting if above thresholds