Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

3.7%

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

Verify purity and hydration state via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification under 2825.20; anhydrous forms may differ

Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if used in mixtures; include SDS for hazardous material shipping

Avoid misclassification as lithium carbonate (2836.91); check for moisture content to prevent duty disputes

Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2825.20.00.00