Welding Grade Argon Cylinder from China
High-purity argon gas (99.999%) in 250 cubic foot steel cylinders, optimized for TIG and MIG welding to provide an inert shielding atmosphere. Classified under HTS 2804.21.00.00 as pure argon, a rare gas, excluding mixtures or processed gases. This ensures accurate tariff application for bulk industrial imports.
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
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and purity analysis reports; label cylinders per 49 CFR hazardous materials regulations
• Avoid declaring cylinder deposit values separately to prevent duty overcharges