Liquid Oxygen LOX from Mexico
Cryogenically liquefied oxygen at -183°C used for rocket propulsion, medical cryotherapy, and industrial freezing. Remains under HTS 2804.40.00.00 as the elemental nonmetal oxygen regardless of physical state.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ship in Dewar flasks or ISO tanks with UN1073 marking for liquid oxygen
• Include cryogenic safety data and purity analysis
• Pitfall: thermal expansion declarations often overlooked