Neon for Neon Sign Fabrication from Canada
Industrial-grade neon gas in disposable cylinders specifically for filling neon sign tubes, under HTS 2804.29.0020 as a rare gas nonmetal.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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