Code 2804 29 · Heading 2804

Inactive gases other than argon

This code covers inactive gases other than argon. It includes helium, neon, krypton and xenon.

For example

Helium gas
Neon gas
Krypton gas
Xenon gas

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Official tariff text

Rare gases (excl. argon)

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Step 4 of 4

Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds… 1 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which named chemical or chemical family best describes the product—for example a metal, acid, oxide, salt, isotope, compound or another substance listed under this category?
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Step 3 · Heading 2804 Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals 4 of 50 headings under chapter 28
Which named substance or category is it: hydrogen; argon; another inert gas; nitrogen; oxygen; boron or tellurium; silicon with a silicon content of at least 99.99% by weight; silicon with a silicon content of less than 99.99% by weight; phosphorus; arsenic; or selenium?
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Step 4 · Subheading 2804 29 Rare gases (excl. argon) 3 of 11 subheadings under heading 2804
Is the gas helium, or is it neon, krypton or xenon?

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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 5.5%.

2804 10 Hydrogen 3.7%
2804 21 Argon 5.0%
2804 29 Rare gases (excl. argon) you are here 0.0–5.0%
2804 30 Nitrogen 5.5%
2804 40 Oxygen 5.0%
2804 50 Boron; tellurium 2.1–5.5%
2804 61 Silicon containing >= 99,99% by weight of silicon 0.0%
2804 69 Silicon containing < 99,99% by weight of silicon 5.5%
2804 70 Phosphorus No rate on file
2804 80 Arsenic 2.1%
2804 90 Selenium 0.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

28.04.2900

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

2804 29 10 00

Helium

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
2804 29 90 00

Other

Ordinary duty

4.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Argon

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Rare gases (excl. argon)

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Nitrogen

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