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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9405Lower: 16% vs 28.7%

If pre-filled in completed neon sign assembly

Finished lighting sets classified by function, not gas content.

8539.52.00Lower: 12% vs 28.7%

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