Lithium Hydroxide Solution 10%
A 10% aqueous solution of lithium hydroxide is used for pH control in chemical processing and leather tanning. Under Chapter 28 Note 1(b), solutions of separate chemically defined compounds in water are classified in the same heading as the compound, so this falls under tariff item 2825.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the solution contains other dissolved chemicals beyond lithium hydroxide
Solutions with additional solutes are not classifiable as pure lithium hydroxide.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the concentration (10%) and that it is an aqueous solution on the invoice
• Ensure the packaging is suitable for liquid transport and meets TDG requirements
• Provide the SDS for the solution, as it is corrosive
Related Products under Tariff item 2825.20.00
Anhydrous Lithium Hydroxide
Anhydrous lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a white, hygroscopic powder used in grease manufacturing, CO2 scrubbing systems, and as a flux in ceramics. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of lithium, falling squarely under tariff item 2825.20.00 as lithium hydroxide.
Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide
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.
High-Purity Lithium Oxide
High-purity lithium oxide (Li₂O) is a white powder used in specialty glass for optical fibers and as a dopant in ferroelectric ceramics. As a separate chemically defined compound of lithium, it is classified under tariff item 2825.20.00 as lithium oxide.
Lithium Hydroxide for Grease Production
Lithium hydroxide flakes for grease production are a form of LiOH designed for high-temperature lithium complex grease manufacturing. Despite the specialized application, the product remains a chemically defined lithium hydroxide and is classified under tariff item 2825.20.00.
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O) is a crystalline powder used in lithium-ion battery cathodes and as a precursor for lithium salts. As a hydrate of lithium hydroxide, it is classified under tariff item 2825.20.00 as lithium hydroxide.
Lithium Oxide Powder
Lithium oxide (Li₂O) powder is an inorganic base used in glass manufacturing to lower melting points and in ceramics for fluxing properties. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is classified under tariff item 2825.20.00 as lithium oxide.