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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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