Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Cylinder
High-purity sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas supplied in standard high-pressure steel cylinders for industrial use. Classified under HTS 2812.90.0010 as a halide oxide of nonmetals, specifically sulfur hexafluoride, which is a chemically defined inorganic compound used primarily as an electrical insulator.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other gases or as dielectric fluid blend
Mixtures of fluorinated hydrocarbons not purely chemically defined fall under prepared binders or chemical products.
If for selenium hexafluoride instead of sulfur
Different nonmetal halide classified under hydrogen selenides and analogs.
If put up in fire-extinguishing charges or grenades
Chapter note exclusion routes fire-extinguisher preparations to heading 3813.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates to confirm chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1; impurities may shift classification
• Comply with DOT/UN 1080 hazardous material regulations for transport; ensure cylinders meet 49 CFR specifications
• Verify EPA reporting requirements under SF6 emission rules; improper documentation can lead to penalties
Related Products under HTS 2812.90.00.10
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.
Industrial Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride for GIS Switchgear
Technical grade SF6 gas for gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) in high-voltage electrical substations. HTS 2812.90.0010 covers this chemically defined nonmetal halide oxide essential for arc quenching.
Sulfur Hexafluoride Calibration Gas Mixture
SF6 trace gas mixture (10 ppm in nitrogen) for gas chromatography calibration. Principal SF6 component qualifies under HTS 2812.90.0010 as chemically defined, though matrix gas noted separately.
Medical-Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride for Ultrasound Contrast
Pharmaceutical-grade SF6 encapsulated in phospholipid microbubbles (SonoVue equivalent) for echocardiogram contrast enhancement. Chemically defined SF6 core under HTS 2812.90.0010; formulation noted.
Sulfur Hexafluoride for Magnesium Casting Protection
SF6 gas for inert atmosphere in magnesium die casting to prevent oxidation. Industrial gas classified as chemically defined nonmetal halide oxide under HTS 2812.90.0010.
High-Pressure Sulfur Hexafluoride Ton Cylinder
1-ton capacity SF6 cylinder for large-scale electrical testing facilities. HTS 2812.90.0010 for the chemically defined sulfur hexafluoride content; container valued separately.