Industrial Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride for GIS Switchgear from Japan
Technical grade SF6 gas for gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) in high-voltage electrical substations. HTS 2812.90.0010 covers this chemically defined nonmetal halide oxide essential for arc quenching.
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
• Include technical specifications confirming SF6 composition; blends with N2 may classify as 3824.79
• Register with EPA's SF6 tracking system before import; maintain emission records
• Ensure cylinder valves meet CGA standards to prevent customs holds