Liquid Carbon Dioxide Bulk Tanker

Liquid CO2 stored at -78°C for industrial refrigeration and fire suppression systems. HTS 2811.21.00.00 covers all physical states of carbon dioxide as an inorganic nonmetal oxygen compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 38.7%

If in complete refrigeration machinery

Assembled cryo-coolers classify as machinery; pure liquid CO2 is chemical.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 38.7%

If phosphides or cyanides

Heading 2853 excludes simple oxides like CO2 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use cryogenic ISO tanks with double-wall insulation; validate fill densities

Declare UN2187; common pitfall is improper venting during unloading

Obtain cryogenic handling certifications for port discharge

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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.

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Carbon dioxide gas for adjusting pH in wastewater treatment and aquaculture systems. Pure CO2 under HTS 2811.21.00.00 as it forms carbonic acid in solution, qualifying as an inorganic acid per Chapter 28.

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Ultra-high purity carbon dioxide (99.99%) used to carbonate soft drinks, beer, and sparkling water in the food and beverage industry. Falls under HTS 2811.21.00.00 as pure carbon dioxide, an inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals, explicitly included in Chapter 28 note 2(a).

Dry Ice Blocks for Shipping

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.

Medical-Grade Carbon Dioxide USP

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Welding Shielding Gas CO2

Pure carbon dioxide used as shielding gas in MIG/MAG welding to protect weld pools from atmospheric contamination. Classified under HTS 2811.21.00.00 as chemically defined carbon dioxide per Chapter 28 subheading note.