Compressed Fluorine Gas Cylinder
A high-pressure steel cylinder containing pure fluorine gas (F2), used in specialized industrial applications such as chemical synthesis and etching processes. It falls under HTS 2801.30.10.00 as it is elemental fluorine, a diatomic gas classified as a halogen in Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fluorine mixed with halide oxides like carbonyl fluoride (COF2)
Halide oxides of nonmetals including fluorine compounds are classified in heading 2812, not pure elemental fluorine.
If fluorinated as organic hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like difluoromethane
Organic fluorine compounds fall under Chapter 29, excluding simple inorganic halogens like elemental F2.
If impure fluorine gas mixture used as chemical preparation for etching
Mixtures not chemically defined as pure elements may classify as other chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain special permits from DOT and EPA due to fluorine's extreme reactivity and toxicity; ensure UN-approved cylinders with proper labeling
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates; common pitfall is inadequate hazard communication leading to customs delays
• Verify cylinder valve compatibility with fluorine service to prevent corrosion; use licensed hazmat carriers
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High-Purity Fluorine Gas for Semiconductor Etching
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