Lithium Fluoride Crystals from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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