Lithium Ore Concentrate (Spodumene) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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