Xenon Gas for Lighting

Pure xenon gas used in high-intensity discharge lamps and flash photography, packaged in high-pressure cylinders. Classified under HTS 2804.29.0055 as other rare gases, aligning with Chapter 28 for elemental nonmetals excluding common rare gases. Excludes mixtures or organo-compounds per chapter exclusions.

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.

8539.41.00Higher: 37.6% vs 28.7%

If pre-filled in finished lamp assemblies

Rare gas incorporated into completed electrical lamps for filament or discharge is classified by function in Chapter 85, not as elemental gas.

3824.99.11.00Higher: 35% vs 28.7%

If in mixtures for calibration or analytic use

Chapter 28 excludes gas mixtures; certified reference mixtures go to 3824 as chemical preparations.

2844.10Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If radioactively enriched isotopes

Radioactive isotopes or enriched mixtures of rare gases fall under 2844 per specific chapter note definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide gas chromatography analysis confirming >99% purity to support Chapter 28 classification and avoid reclassification as preparations

Include UN certification for cylinders and ensure HAZMAT declarations for air/sea transport

Monitor for anti-dumping duties on rare gases; declare country of origin accurately