High-Purity Synthetic Iron Oxide for Battery Cathodes from China

Ultra-high purity synthetic iron oxide powder (≥99% Fe2O3 equivalent) for lithium-iron-oxide battery cathodes, meeting electronics doping standards. Classifies under HTS 2821.10.0040 as 'other' synthetic pigment despite electronic use, as it's unworked powder form. Synthetic per Chapter 28 definitions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide ICP-MS analysis showing ≥99.5% purity and trace element specs

Classify as non-hazardous but declare battery precursor use

Comply with BIS export controls if re-exported for sensitive applications