Neon Gas Cylinder from China

Compressed neon gas in a high-pressure steel cylinder, used primarily for neon signage and lighting applications. This falls under HTS 2804.29.00 as neon is a rare gas classified as 'other' nonmetals beyond hydrogen and helium. It is chemically defined and supplied in gaseous form for industrial use.

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

Verify cylinder meets DOT/UN pressure vessel standards with proper certification markings; include safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous material declaration; avoid common pitfalls like incorrect gas purity labeling which can trigger reclassification