Lithium Ore Concentrate (Spodumene) from China
Hard-rock spodumene concentrate grading 6% Li2O from pegmatite deposits in Australia. HTS 2617.90.00 covers lithium silicates as other ore concentrates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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