Xenon Gas for Lighting from China

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.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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