Lithium Ore Concentrate (Spodumene)
Hard-rock spodumene concentrate grading 6% Li2O from pegmatite deposits in Australia. HTS 2617.90.00 covers lithium silicates as other ore concentrates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If converted to lithium carbonate
Chemically processed lithium compounds classify under Chapter 28 cyanides/peroxides.
If ground mica-like pegmatite
Muscovite-rich lithium pegmatites may classify as mica under heading 2508.
If roasted for lithium extraction
Calcined lithium ores shift to roasted ore subheading per processing state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Standardize reporting to Li2O equivalent from lithium carbonate factor conversions
• Distinguish chemical-grade (>6% Li2O) from technical-grade for processing declarations
• Monitor alpha-spodumene vs. beta-spodumene phase for roasting process documentation
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