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.

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.

2804.30.00Higher: 38.7% vs 28.7%

If blended with argon or other rare gases

Mixtures of rare gases fall under 2804.30, not pure neon in 2804.29.

3811.21.00Higher: 41.5% vs 28.7%

If doped for semiconductor use and cut into wafers

Doped neon in processed forms for electronics moves to Chapter 38 per Chapter 28 notes.

2903.29.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 28.7%

If chemically modified into neon-containing organic compounds

Organic derivatives of neon are excluded from Chapter 28 and classified in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 Note 1, avoiding misclassification as a mixture

Ensure DOT-compliant labeling and packaging for hazardous gas transport; obtain proper shipping papers