Helium Gas Cylinder from Canada
Compressed helium gas in a high-pressure steel cylinder, used for inflating balloons and industrial applications. Classified under HTS 2804.29.0010 as pure helium, a rare gas in gaseous form meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined nonmetals.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain DOT approval for cylinders and include safety data sheets (SDS) detailing purity and pressure ratings
• Verify helium purity exceeds 99.99% to confirm classification as chemically defined rare gas, avoiding reclassification