Argon Gas for Welding from China
High-purity argon gas in 40-liter cylinders, essential for MIG/TIG welding to provide inert shielding atmosphere. Classified under HTS 2804.29.00 as a rare gas 'other' nonmetal, distinct from hydrogen, helium, and their mixtures. Supplied as compressed gas meeting industrial purity standards.
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
• Ensure purity certificate (typically 99.99%+) accompanies shipment; use proper HAZMAT shipping papers for UN 1006; watch for reclassification if argon content drops below 95% threshold