Compressed Air Cylinders from China
High-pressure compressed atmospheric air in DOT cylinders for pneumatic tools. Explicitly covered by HTS 2853.90.90 as 'compressed air'. Mixture retaining natural gas composition.
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
• DOT 3AA/3AL cylinder recertification; UN1002 markings
• Specify <1% hydrocarbons to confirm not SCUBA mix (2804)
• Pressure test certificates mandatory for customs