About HS Code 280429
This HS code covers rare gases other than argon, primarily including helium, neon, krypton, and xenon. These noble gases are highly valued for their inertness and unique properties, making them critical for specialized high-tech applications. Helium is essential for MRI scanners, cryogenics, and as a lifting gas. Neon is used in lasers (e.g., excimer lasers) and specialized lighting. Krypton and xenon find applications in high-performance lighting, satellite propulsion, and medical imaging. These gases are often byproducts of air separation and are traded by specialized industrial gas companies. Their scarcity, high production costs, and strategic importance in advanced technologies make them high-value commodities in international trade.
Products Under This Code
Gaseous helium, liquid helium, neon gas, krypton gas, xenon gas, high-purity rare gases
Real World Examples
Airgas Helium, Matheson Tri-Gas Neon, Linde Krypton, Praxair Xenon
Common Misclassification
The primary confusion is with argon (2804.21) or with gas mixtures (2804.90) that might contain these rare gases, but this code is for pure elemental forms.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Products Classified Under 2804.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA and Qatar are major helium producers, while China, Japan, and Europe are significant importers of various rare gases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 280429?
HS code 280429 covers: Gases, rare; other than argon. This HS code covers rare gases other than argon, primarily including helium, neon, krypton, and xenon. These noble gases are highly valued for their inertness and unique properties, making them critical for specialized high-tech applications. Helium is essential for MRI scanners, cryogenics, and as a lifting gas. Neon is used in lasers (e.g., excimer lasers) and specialized lighting. Krypton and xenon find applications in high-performance lighting, satellite propulsion, and medical imaging. These gases are often byproducts of air separation and are traded by specialized industrial gas companies. Their scarcity, high production costs, and strategic importance in advanced technologies make them high-value commodities in international trade.
What products fall under HS code 280429?
Gaseous helium, liquid helium, neon gas, krypton gas, xenon gas, high-purity rare gases
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280429?
The primary confusion is with argon (2804.21) or with gas mixtures (2804.90) that might contain these rare gases, but this code is for pure elemental forms.
How is HS code 280429 structured?
HS code 280429 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.