Barium Fluoride Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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