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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.90.40Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If manufactured into optical elements like lenses

Finished optical elements from fluorides fall under Chapter 90, not raw chemicals.

2844.10.10Lower: 30% vs 38.9%

If radioactive isotopes incorporated

Radioactive compounds, even fluorides, classify in 2844 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificates of analysis confirming single chemical compound status per Chapter 28 notes

Comply with radiation safety regs if for nuclear use; declare optical grade separately

Watch for reclassification if doped for electronics, moving to 3818