Steel Compressed Gas Cylinder from Germany
A high-pressure steel cylinder designed for storing compressed industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, or acetylene. This container is suitable for repeated transportation and reuse in gas delivery operations, falling under HTS 9813.00.45 as a substantial container for compressed gases that is imported empty or filled.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify cylinder meets DOT specifications for pressure vessel certification and includes proper labeling for gas type and pressure rating
• Provide documentation proving reusability for shipping; empty cylinders require proof they were previously used for merchandise transport
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring containers are not instruments of international traffic, which have separate entry procedures