Industrial Carbon Dioxide Gas Cylinder from Japan
High-purity carbon dioxide gas compressed in steel cylinders for industrial applications such as welding, beverage carbonation, and pH control in water treatment. Classified under HTS 2811.21.00.00 as carbon dioxide, a simple inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals per Chapter 28 notes. It is chemically defined and not excluded by chapter provisions.
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
• Obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) and purity certificates to verify it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under subheading note
• Ensure DOT-compliant cylinders with proper pressure ratings; common pitfall is inadequate hazardous material declarations
• Declare exact purity levels to prevent reclassification as gas mixtures under heading 3824