99.99% Pure Sulfur Hexafluoride SF6

Ultra-high purity (4N) sulfur hexafluoride gas, electronically graded for semiconductor manufacturing and particle accelerators. Falls under HTS 2812.90.0010 as chemically defined halide oxide of sulfur, meeting Chapter 28 purity standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 38.7%

If doped for electronic use and cut into wafers/discs

Chapter note specifies doped chemical elements in disc form move to 3818, but pure SF6 remains here.

3824.60.00Lower: 22.4% vs 38.7%

If sold as sorbent or purifying agent mixture

Prepared chemical products for specific reactive uses exclude from pure compounds heading.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If containing fluorocarbon impurities exceeding chemical definition

Organic halogen compounds take precedence if not purely inorganic per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide analytical certificates showing ≥99.9% purity to avoid classification as 'other' preparations in 3824

Include end-use statements for semiconductor applications to facilitate customs review

Check for anti-dumping duties or Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin SF6

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