Aluminum Fluoride Anhydrous from Japan
Anhydrous aluminum fluoride (AlF3) is critical for aluminum smelting as an electrolyte component. HTS 2826.19.90.00 includes it as other fluorides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm anhydrous vs hydrate; hydrates may be complex salts in 2826.90
• Large volumes need Hall-Heroult process end-use statements
• Test for silica content to prevent fluoroaluminate shift