Sodium Fluoride Crystals

High-purity sodium fluoride crystals are utilized in the production of specialty glasses and enamels for their fluxing properties. Classified under HTS 2826.19.20.00 as a simple fluoride of sodium, per Chapter 28 definitions excluding organo-inorganic compounds. These are anhydrous, chemically defined inorganic salts.

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.

2826.90Lower: 13.1% vs 38.7%

If of ammonium or other base

Fluorides of other bases like ammonium are in 2826.19.40 or 2826.90, per heading notes limiting 2826 to specific salts.

3207Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If in glass frit or enamel powder form

Processed into glass powders or frits for pigments moves to Chapter 32.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If chemically defined mixtures for lab use

Prepared lab reagents or mixtures fall under 3824 if not purely chemically defined.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide MSDS and impurity analysis to prevent classification as hazardous waste

Label clearly to distinguish from ammonium fluorides under 2826.19.40

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Related Products under HTS 2826.19.20.00

Sodium Fluoride Powder

Sodium fluoride (NaF) is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a fluoridating agent in water treatment and toothpaste formulations. It falls under HTS 2826.19.20.00 as a chemically defined fluoride of sodium, distinct from complex fluorine salts. This inorganic compound is essential for dental health applications and industrial processes.

Anhydrous Sodium Fluoride

Anhydrous sodium fluoride is a dry, pure form of NaF employed in metallurgical fluxes and aluminum smelting processes. It qualifies for HTS 2826.19.20.00 as an other fluoride of sodium, adhering to Chapter 28 note on chemically defined inorganic compounds. Excludes hydrated forms if separately specified.

Sodium Fluoride for Water Fluoridation

Granular sodium fluoride specifically graded for public water supply fluoridation to prevent tooth decay. Falls under HTS 2826.19.20.00 as a fluoride of sodium, meeting chemical purity standards in Chapter 28 notes. Supplied in bulk for municipal treatment systems.

Technical Grade Sodium Fluoride

Technical grade sodium fluoride (95%+ purity) for industrial applications like insecticide manufacturing and wood preservation. Classified in HTS 2826.19.20.00 as other fluorides of sodium, per definitions excluding organo-compounds. Typically packaged in 50kg bags.

Sodium Fluoride Lab Reagent

ACS-grade sodium fluoride for analytical chemistry labs, used in fluoride ion selective electrode calibration. HTS 2826.19.20.00 applies as a chemically defined sodium fluoride, not a mixture per Chapter 28. Comes in small bottles for research.

Sodium Bifluoride

Sodium bifluoride (NaHF2), also known as sodium acid fluoride, used in cleaning agents and etching solutions. Though a complex salt, it is statistically reported under HTS 2826.19.20.00 for sodium fluorides in US HTS. Meets Chapter 28 criteria for fluorine salts.