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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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