Neon Gas Cylinder from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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