Industrial Grade Nitrogen Gas from Japan
Pure nitrogen gas (N2) compressed in high-pressure steel cylinders for industrial applications such as blanketing, purging, and inerting in manufacturing processes. It falls under HTS 2804.30.00.00 as chemically pure nitrogen, a nonmetal gas classified in Chapter 28. This excludes mixtures or compounds covered by other headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >99.9%) to confirm classification as chemically defined nitrogen; ensure DOT-compliant cylinders with proper labeling
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as compressed air mixtures under 2853