Ethylene Oxide in DOT-39 Cylinders from Japan
Compressed ethylene oxide gas packaged in non-refillable DOT-39 cylinders, a standard form for industrial shipment of this epoxide. Classified under HTS 2910.10.00.00 as the pure compound with transport packaging.
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
• Certify cylinders with DOT markings and hydrostatic test dates
• File AMS manifest with UN number 1040
• Beware of reclassification if cylinder tare weight dominates