Lithium Hydroxide for Grease Production

Specialty lithium hydroxide flakes designed for high-temperature lithium complex grease manufacturing, providing superior shear stability. Under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as pure lithium hydroxide optimized for industrial lubrication applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2710.19.11Lower: 25% vs 28.7%

If pre-thickened with fatty acids

Actual lithium greases are lubricating preparations under petroleum.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 28.7%

If lubricating preparations containing lithium

Finished lubes with >70% petroleum content shift to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'soap-making grade' on commercial invoice to justify industrial pricing

Temperature-controlled shipping prevents caking; use vented HDPE drums

Avoid grease kits classification by importing pure chemical only

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Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate

Lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O) is a white, crystalline powder used primarily in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and as a precursor for lithium salts. It falls under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as it is explicitly a chemically defined hydroxide of lithium, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic bases and metal hydroxides.

Anhydrous Lithium Hydroxide

Anhydrous lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a highly reactive white powder utilized in grease manufacturing, CO2 scrubbing systems, and as a flux in ceramics. Classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as a pure lithium hydroxide, distinct from its hydrated forms per Chapter 28 inorganic base definitions.

Lithium Oxide Powder

Lithium oxide (Li₂O) powder is an inorganic base used in glass manufacturing to lower melting points and in ceramics for fluxing properties. It is classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as a chemically defined lithium oxide, aligning with Chapter 28 provisions for metal oxides.

Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide

High-purity battery-grade lithium hydroxide (>99.5% LiOH) is optimized for nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode production in electric vehicle batteries. Falls under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as chemically defined lithium hydroxide, essential for advanced energy storage.

Technical-Grade Lithium Hydroxide

Technical-grade lithium hydroxide (92-98% purity) serves in pH adjustment for wastewater treatment and as a raw material in specialty chemicals. Classified in HTS 2825.20.00.00 as it remains a chemically defined inorganic lithium hydroxide per Chapter 28.

High-Purity Lithium Oxide

High-purity lithium oxide (Li₂O >99.9%) used in specialty glass for optical fibers and as a dopant in ferroelectric ceramics. Classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as chemically pure lithium oxide for advanced materials applications.