Dry Ice Blocks for Shipping from Japan
Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) in block form used for perishable goods shipping and cryogenic applications. Classified as carbon dioxide under HTS 2811.21.00.00 since dry ice is the solid phase of CO2, a chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as UN1845 Dry Ice with quantity; use ventilated containers to prevent CO2 buildup
• For international air, limit to 2.5kg per package per IATA