Lithium Carbonate Powder 99.5% Purity
High-purity lithium carbonate powder (99.5% purity) used primarily in lithium-ion battery cathodes and glass ceramics. As a chemically defined inorganic salt of lithium, it is classified under tariff item 2836.91.00 as lithium carbonates, per Chapter 28 Note 1.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a double salt or complex compound of lithium
Chapter 28 Note 5 requires complex salts to be classified in heading 28.42.
If the powder is doped or mixed with other materials for battery applications
Additives that make the product suitable for a specific use may exclude it from Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
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