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Industrial Grade Argon Gas from Germany

Pure argon gas, chemically defined as a rare gas with atomic number 18, supplied in high-pressure cylinders for industrial applications. It falls under HTS 2804.21.00.00 as argon, a nonmetal rare gas in the gaseous state. This classification applies to commercially pure argon used in manufacturing and welding.

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

• Verify gas purity certificates to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 notes; ensure DOT-compliant cylinders for hazardous material shipping

• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as compressed air, leading to reclassification