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.

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.

2826.90Same rate: 3.1%

If for specific fluorosilicic acid provisions

Pure fluorosilicic acid may have dedicated statistical suffix, but unspecified forms go to 90.90

2815.12.00.00Higher: 35% vs 3.1%

If aqueous sodium hypochlorite mixtures

Disinfectant preparations containing fluorosilicic acid classified as sodium hypochlorite

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare SiF6 content precisely (20-30%); transport as UN 1778; obtain water treatment end-use certification to avoid chemical weapon concerns

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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.

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.

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.

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.