Lithium Fluoride Crystals from Japan
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 — 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
• 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