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Lithium Hexafluorophosphate Powder

Lithium hexafluorophosphate powder (LiPF6) is a key electrolyte salt used in lithium-ion battery production. This fine powder is chemically defined and falls under tariff item 2826.90.00 as a complex fluorine salt of lithium.

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🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
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    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required

    May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2826. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

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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.

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.

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.