HS Code 2826
Fluorides and Complex Fluorine Salts
HS code 2826 covers fluorides, fluorosilicates, and fluoroaluminates, including synthetic cryolite, used in aluminium smelting and electronics manufacturing.
HS Code 2826 — Fluorides and Complex Fluorine Salts
This code covers inorganic fluorides and fluorine salts like fluorosilicates and fluoroaluminates. These chemicals are used in water fluoridation, the production of aluminium, and as etching agents in the semiconductor industry. Cryolite, a key flux for aluminium smelting, is a major product under this heading.
What's included
- Sodium fluoride
- Aluminium fluoride
- Synthetic cryolite
- Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
What's excluded
- Natural cryolite → use
2530(Natural minerals are classified in Chapter 25.)
Common examples
- Aluminium fluoride for smelting
- Sodium hexafluorosilicate for water treatment
- Synthetic cryolite powder
- Potassium fluoride
Frequently asked questions
Is natural cryolite under 2826?
No, natural cryolite is 2530; only the synthetic version produced chemically is 2826.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Highly reactive chemicals; often requires specific material compatibility documentation.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Norway, Italy
- Top importers: United Arab Emirates, Canada, India
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Key takeaway
Essential for the aluminium industry; always differentiate between natural and synthetic origins for customs.
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