Anhydrous Lithium Hexafluorophosphate
Anhydrous lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) in granular form is used for sensitive electrochemical applications, particularly in battery electrolytes. It is thermally stable and classified under tariff item 2826.90.00 as a complex fluorine salt of lithium.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a simple fluoride rather than a complex fluorine salt
Simple fluorides are classified separately from complex fluorine salts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is moisture-free and packaged in sealed containers to maintain quality
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming purity and anhydrous state
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Related Products under Tariff item 2826.90.00
Aluminum Fluorotitanate
Aluminum fluorotitanate is a complex fluorine salt used in titanium anodizing processes. It falls under tariff item 2826.90.00 as an 'other' complex fluorine salt, with a defined inorganic composition. This product is not a mixture or organic compound, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria.
Ammonium Bifluoride
Ammonium bifluoride (NH4HF2) is a complex fluorine salt used as a cleaning agent, etchant for glass and metal etching. It qualifies for tariff item 2826.90.00 as an 'other' complex fluorine salt since it is not a simple fluoride. This product meets Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria as a separate chemically defined compound.
Barium Fluorosilicate
Barium fluorosilicate (BaSiF6) serves as an insecticide and rodenticide in agricultural applications and is a complex fluorine salt under tariff item 2826.90.00. Its chemical definition as a fluorosilicate places it within this heading. This product meets Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria as a separate chemically defined compound.
Barium Fluorostannite
Barium fluorostannite is a complex fluorine salt used in specialty ceramics. It falls under tariff item 2826.90.00 as other complex fluorine salts, being a multi-metal fluoride complex excluded from simple fluorides.
Battery-Grade Lithium Hexafluorophosphate
Battery-grade lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) crystals are optimized for electric vehicle battery electrolytes, meeting stringent moisture and impurity limits. This high-purity complex fluorine salt is classified under tariff item 2826.90.00.
Cesium Fluoroaluminate
Cesium fluoroaluminate is a specialty complex salt used in glass manufacturing and catalysts. It qualifies as a chemically defined complex fluorine salt under tariff item 2826.90.00, which explicitly covers fluoroaluminates.