Liquid Air (Synthetic) from China
Synthetic liquid air is liquefied atmospheric air used in cryogenics and as a refrigerant source. It falls under HTS 2853.90.90.90 as 'liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed)' in other inorganic compounds/products. Typically contains nitrogen, oxygen, argon in liquid form at -196°C.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use DOT-approved cryogenic containers with pressure certifications
• Declare oxygen content for hazmat shipping
• Not to be confused with pure rare gases under 2804