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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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