Barium Fluoride Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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