Liquid Carbon Dioxide Bulk Tanker from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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