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Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide from Mexico

Battery-grade lithium hydroxide is a high-purity (>99.5%) form of LiOH specifically optimized for producing nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathodes in electric vehicle batteries. As a chemically defined lithium hydroxide compound, it is classified under tariff item 2825.20.00 regardless of its specialized application.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Provide a certificate of analysis (CoA) showing purity >99.5% to support the tariff classification

• Be aware that lithium hydroxide may be subject to transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) regulations

• Confirm whether the product qualifies for any free trade agreement preferential duty rates