Lepidolite Crude Mica from Japan
Crude lepidolite mica ore containing lithium, extracted in block form without rifting. HTS 2525.10.00 covers this as crude mica, distinguished from lithium concentrates. Primarily imported for lithium extraction and ceramics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare lithium oxide content accurately to prevent classification as 2825.20 lithium oxide
• Use assay reports showing mica matrix dominance over pure mineral compounds
• Monitor critical minerals lists for potential Section 232 or 301 tariffs