High-Purity Lithium Metal Ingots from Japan
High-purity lithium metal ingots (99.9% purity) used primarily in battery manufacturing and chemical research. Classified under HTS 2805.19.90.10 as elemental lithium, an alkali metal in unwrought form. These ingots are produced by electrolysis and stored under oil to prevent oxidation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming 99%+ purity and elemental form to avoid reclassification as alloys
• Ensure transportation under inert atmosphere or mineral oil; comply with UN 1415 hazardous material regulations
• Verify supplier's REACH/SVHC compliance for lithium due to environmental restrictions in supply chains