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Potassium Aluminum Fluoride (KAlF4)

Potassium aluminum fluoride is used as a cover flux in aluminum remelting to prevent oxidation. It qualifies for HTS 2826.12.00.00 as an aluminum fluoride complex, chemically defined inorganic salt. Primarily applied in secondary aluminum production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2826.90Lower: 15.6% vs 25%

If classified as fluoroaluminate explicitly

Fluoroaluminates have separate provisions within complex fluorine salts.

2833.29Lower: 16.2% vs 25%

If vanadate impurities exceed thresholds

Complex metal salts with vanadium shift to Chapter 2833 if not purely aluminum-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure particle size specs in documentation match industrial grade to avoid mixture classifications

• Obtain EPA approvals for fluoride emissions if importing for U.S. manufacturing use

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