Welding Shielding Gas CO2 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify to AWS A5.32 standards; declare shielding gas application
• Use high-pressure cylinders rated for 99.9%+ purity