Research-Grade Lithium Metal Rods

Cylindrical lithium metal rods (10-25mm diameter, 99.99% purity) for laboratory synthesis of organolithium reagents. Classified in HTS 2805.19.90.10 as other alkali metal lithium in rod form. Supplied sealed in argon-filled ampoules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 30.5%

If rare-earth interalloyed

Lithium-rare earth alloys classify under heading 2846 for rare-earth compounds.

3824Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If mixed with stabilizers

Stabilized lithium preparations exceed pure compound definition, falling to mixtures in 3824.

8506.50.00Higher: 37.7% vs 30.5%

If for primary battery production

Lithium used in assembled primary cells moves to Chapter 85 electric storage batteries.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab end-use statement; subject to Chemical Weapons Convention scrutiny for reagent precursors

Use hermetically sealed containers; customs requires proof of inert atmosphere preservation

Monitor for radioactivity contamination per Chapter 28 Note 5; provide spectrometry certificates