Welding Grade Argon Cylinder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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