Barium Fluorosilicate

Barium fluorosilicate (BaSiF6) serves as an insecticide and rodenticide in agricultural applications and is a complex fluorine salt under HTS 2826.90.90. Its chemical definition as a fluorosilicate places it within this 'other' subheading excluding simpler fluorides. Typically supplied as a fine powder.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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2826.90Same rate: 3.1%

If lead fluorosilicate specifically

Statistical breakout exists for lead fluorosilicates, but barium falls in general 'other' category.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 3.1%

If when formulated as pesticide goods

Pesticides containing these salts as active ingredients are classified in Chapter 38 based on end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure FIFRA registration for pesticide use; label as toxic substance per EPA; test for heavy metal content to prevent Chapter 28 exclusion

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Sodium Fluorosilicate

Sodium fluorosilicate (Na2SiF6) is a complex fluorine salt used primarily as a fluoridating agent in water treatment and in the production of enamels. It falls under HTS 2826.90.90 as a fluorosilicate, which is explicitly listed in the heading for complex fluorine salts other than simple fluorides. This white crystalline powder is chemically defined and meets Chapter 28 criteria for inorganic compounds.

Potassium Fluoroaluminate

Potassium fluoroaluminate (KAlF4), also known as potassium cryolite, is a complex fluorine salt used as a flux in aluminum smelting and welding applications. Classified under HTS 2826.90.90 as a fluoroaluminate, one of the specified complex fluorine salts in the heading. It appears as a white to off-white powder essential in metallurgical processes.

Ammonium Bifluoride

Ammonium bifluoride (NH4HF2) is a complex fluorine salt used as a cleaning agent, etchant for glass and metal etching. It qualifies for HTS 2826.90.90 as 'other complex fluorine salts' since it is not a simple fluoride. This hazardous crystalline material requires careful handling.

Cryolite Synthetic

Synthetic cryolite (Na3AlF6) is a key flux in aluminum production, classified as a fluoroaluminate complex fluorine salt in HTS 2826.90.90. Unlike natural cryolite (2603), this chemically pure synthetic version meets Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic compounds. It is a white powdery material.

Zinc Fluorosilicate

Zinc fluorosilicate (ZnSiF6) is used in electroplating baths and as a hardening agent in concrete, fitting HTS 2826.90.90 as a fluorosilicate complex salt. This hygroscopic crystalline compound is chemically defined per Chapter Note 1. Commonly available in hydrated forms.

Magnesium Fluoroaluminate

Magnesium fluoroaluminate is a complex salt employed in ceramic glazes and refractories, classified under HTS 2826.90.90 for fluoroaluminates. It satisfies the chemically defined criteria of Chapter 28, distinguishing it from mixtures. Typically a fine powder for high-temperature applications.