Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Cylinder from Japan
High-purity sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas supplied in standard high-pressure steel cylinders for industrial use. Classified under HTS 2812.90.0010 as a halide oxide of nonmetals, specifically sulfur hexafluoride, which is a chemically defined inorganic compound used primarily as an electrical insulator.
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
• Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates to confirm chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1; impurities may shift classification
• Comply with DOT/UN 1080 hazardous material regulations for transport; ensure cylinders meet 49 CFR specifications
• Verify EPA reporting requirements under SF6 emission rules; improper documentation can lead to penalties