Barium Fluoride Powder
Barium fluoride (BaF2) is employed in scintillation detectors, optics, and as a welding flux. It is an 'other' fluoride under HTS 2826.19.90.00, meeting chemically defined criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in retail packs as luminophore or lab reagent
Prepared chemical mixtures for lab/retail fall under 3824, not pure Chapter 28 compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure documentation specifies non-toxic grade if for industrial use to avoid barium compound regs
• Label as hazardous if fine powder to prevent inhalation risks during customs inspection
• Confirm not complex salt; mixtures with silicates go to 2826.90
Related Products under HTS 2826.19.90.00
Sodium Fluoride Powder
Sodium fluoride (NaF) is an inorganic fluoride salt used in water fluoridation, toothpaste formulations, and as a flux in metallurgy. It falls under HTS 2826.19.90.00 as 'other' fluorides, distinct from ammonium or potassium fluorides specified elsewhere in the heading.
Lithium Fluoride Crystals
Lithium fluoride (LiF) crystals are used in optics, nuclear reactors, and as a flux in ceramics due to their high transparency to UV light. Classified under HTS 2826.19.90.00 as other fluorides of inorganic bases.
Calcium Fluoride Lump
Natural or synthetic calcium fluoride lumps (fluorspar) serve as raw material for HF production and steel fluxing. HTS 2826.19.90.00 covers this as other fluorides when chemically defined.
Strontium Fluoride Granules
Strontium fluoride (SrF2) granules are used in pyrotechnics, electronics, and as an anti-caking agent. Falls under 'other' fluorides in HTS 2826.19.90.00 per Chapter 28 definitions.
Magnesium Fluoride Powder
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) powder coats optical lenses for anti-reflective properties and acts as a flux. Classified as other fluoride under HTS 2826.19.90.00.
Aluminum Fluoride Anhydrous
Anhydrous aluminum fluoride (AlF3) is critical for aluminum smelting as an electrolyte component. HTS 2826.19.90.00 includes it as other fluorides.