Thorium Tetrafluoride Crystals

ThF4 single crystals grown by Czochralski method for optical research. As <2.5g cultured crystals of radioactive compounds, HTS 2844.30.50 applies per Chapter note exclusions. Used in fluoride glass studies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

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3824.99Higher: 15% vs 5%

If crystals >=2.5g each

Larger cultured halide crystals exclude to 3824 regardless of radioactivity.

9001.20.00Higher: 35% vs 5%

If finished optical elements

Fabricated optical components from ThF4 classify by function in Chapter 90.

2826.19.20Higher: 38.7% vs 5%

If non-radioactive fluorides

Ammonium/metal fluorides without radioactivity fall under 2826 per Chapter note 6.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify crystal weight per note 2(e); use laser marking for identification; provide growth method documentation

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