Industrial Grade Argon Gas from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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