U.S. imports of Carbon Dioxide (HS 281121) totaled $3.2M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Carbon Dioxide paid $267K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carbon Dioxide imports of $3.2M in August 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under a single 10-digit line (2811210000), imported carbon dioxide serves industrial gas, food-grade carbonation, supercritical extraction, and enhanced oil-recovery applications — each demanding different purity specifications that buyers must verify against supplier documentation. Israel leads US supply, followed by Canada and Taiwan, a sourcing mix that reflects both proximity logistics and specialty-grade production capacity. Importers should confirm whether the grade is food-contact or industrial, as food-grade CO₂ may trigger FDA oversight depending on its intended use.
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434 import shipments a month
Carbon dioxide used as a food additive or in direct food contact (e.g., carbonation, modified-atmosphere packaging) may be subject to FDA oversight. Importers should confirm the intended use and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to determine whether an FDA prior notice or other admissibility step applies.
All imported carbon dioxide falls under HTS 2811210000 regardless of purity grade, but commercial contracts and safety data sheets should specify industrial, beverage, or electronic grade, as these affect downstream regulatory requirements and buyer acceptance criteria rather than the tariff classification itself.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 2811
Subheading 281121 · $3.2M of $56.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2811210000 | Carbon Dioxide | $3.3M | 8.21% | 59.03% | $267K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2811210000 | Carbon Dioxide | $3.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $56.2M of Carbon Dioxide and exported $43.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Israel together supply 60% of it. Israel pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
41.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.21% of imports for consumption.