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Lithium Ore Concentrate (Spodumene) from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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