Fluoboric Acid (Hydrogen Tetrafluoroborate)

Fluoboric acid (HBF4) is a complex fluorine salt used in electroplating and metal cleaning. It falls under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as 'other complex fluorine salts' since fluorosilicates (fluoroborates) have specific provisions but this extends to similar complexes. Chemically defined per Chapter 28/29 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%3.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%3.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%3.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%3.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%3.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

2811.11.00.00Higher: 25% vs 3.1%

If considered hydrogen fluoride aqueous solution

Simple HF solutions go to 2811, but complex fluoborates classified as fluorine salts in 2826 per notes

2806.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 3.1%

If for purer hydrogen fluoride content

Higher HF concentration products classified as the acid itself rather than complex salt

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare concentration (typically 40-50%) on commercial invoice; use stainless steel or plastic drums certified for corrosives; avoid misclassification as simple acid by providing molecular structure

Related Products under HTS 2826.90.90.90

Sodium Fluoroaluminate (Cryolite)

Synthetic sodium fluoroaluminate, also known as cryolite, is a complex fluorine salt used primarily as a flux in aluminum smelting processes. It falls under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as a fluoroaluminate, which is explicitly listed among other complex fluorine salts excluding fluorides and fluorosilicates. This chemically defined inorganic compound meets Chapter 28 criteria for classification here.

Potassium Fluoroaluminate

Potassium fluoroaluminate (K3AlF6) is a double salt used in metal refining and welding fluxes. Classified under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as a fluoroaluminate complex fluorine salt per Chapter 28 notes on complex salts. It qualifies as chemically defined under the subheading definition.

Ammonium Bifluoride

Ammonium bifluoride (NH4HF2) serves as a chemical intermediate and rust remover. Under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as other complex fluorine salts; Chapter notes confirm ammonium salts of fluorine compounds belong in 2826. Chemically defined inorganic compound.

Potassium Fluorozirconate

Potassium fluorozirconate (K2ZrF6) is used in ceramics and zirconium metal production. Falls under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as other complex fluorine salts; double salt structure qualifies per heading 2826 notes on complex salts. Excluded from organo-inorganic compounds.

Fluorosilicic Acid (Hexafluorosilicic Acid)

Fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6) is produced from phosphate processing, used in water fluoridation. Although fluorosilicates have provisions, concentrated forms fall under HTS 2826.90.90.90 as other complex salts when not specifically provided for. Chemically defined per subheading note.

Cesium Fluoroaluminate

Cesium fluoroaluminate is a specialty complex salt used in glass manufacturing and catalysts. Classified in HTS 2826.90.90.90 as other fluoroaluminates; qualifies as chemically defined complex fluorine salt per Chapter definitions.