Neon Laser Gas Mixture Base from China
Pure neon component intended for mixing into helium-neon laser gases, imported separately under HTS 2804.29.0020 as chemically defined neon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Import pure, mix domestically to optimize tariffs vs pre-mixed 2804.90
• Laser manufacturers need end-use certificates for export control compliance
• Pre-mixed HeNe goes to 2804.90 as 'other rare gas mixtures'