Welding Shielding Gas CO2 from Germany
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.
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
• Certify to AWS A5.32 standards; declare shielding gas application
• Use high-pressure cylinders rated for 99.9%+ purity