Synthetic Cryolite Powder from Japan

Synthetic cryolite, chemically sodium hexafluoroaluminate (Na3AlF6), is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a flux in aluminum smelting to lower the melting point of alumina. It falls under HTS 2826.30.00.00 as a complex fluorine salt of sodium and aluminum, distinct from natural cryolite. This industrial-grade product is supplied in bulk bags for metallurgical applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity levels (>98% Na3AlF6) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification; ensure MSDS includes fluoride hazard warnings for DOT compliance

Avoid misdeclaration as aluminum fluoride (2826.19) to prevent audits

Synthetic Cryolite Powder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2826.30.00.00