Neon for Neon Sign Fabrication
Industrial-grade neon gas in disposable cylinders specifically for filling neon sign tubes, under HTS 2804.29.0020 as a rare gas nonmetal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-filled in completed neon sign assembly
Finished lighting sets classified by function, not gas content.
If when neon is component of LED/neon hybrid filament lamps
Electric filament lamps take 8539 heading over chemical composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bulk importers benefit from bonded warehouse entry to defer duties until use
• Specify 'for lighting' end-use; avoids scrutiny as potential laser gas
• Colored neon (with trace mercury) risks reclassification to 2852.10 if chemically defined mercury compound
Related Products under HTS 2804.29.00.20
High-Purity Neon for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ultra-high purity (99.999%) neon gas supplied in specialized cylinders for plasma etching in semiconductor production, squarely under HTS 2804.29.0020 as a chemically defined rare gas.
Liquid Neon Cryogenic Container
Dewar flask containing liquefied neon for cryogenic research and cooling applications, classified under HTS 2804.29.0020 as neon regardless of physical state.
Research Grade Neon Isotope
Enriched neon-20 isotope gas for nuclear physics research, still classified as neon under HTS 2804.29.0020 unless radioactive (which falls to 2844).
Neon Laser Gas Mixture Base
Pure neon component intended for mixing into helium-neon laser gases, imported separately under HTS 2804.29.0020 as chemically defined neon.
Neon Gas Cylinder
A high-pressure steel cylinder filled with chemically pure neon gas, classified under HTS 2804.29.0020 as neon, a rare gas in the nonmetal elements of Chapter 28. It is used primarily in neon lighting and signage applications.
Medical Grade Neon Gas
Pharmaceutical-grade neon gas in a regulated cylinder for use in medical lasers and respiratory mixtures, classified as pure neon under HTS 2804.29.0020. Meets strict purity standards for healthcare applications.