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
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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