Lithium Hydroxide Solution 10%

10% aqueous lithium hydroxide solution used for pH control in chemical processing and leather tanning. While a solution, the primary classification remains HTS 2825.20.00.00 for chemically defined lithium hydroxide when concentration qualifies as compound.

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.

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 28.7%

If solutions >50% other lithium compounds

Predominantly other lithium salts/solutions under residual subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If <5% concentration or with additives

Dilute preparations or formulated solutions are chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Concentration >5% typically holds compound status; verify with CBP ruling

Stainless steel IBCs only; plastic incompatible with alkalinity

Neutralization waste procedures must accompany import docs

Related Products under HTS 2825.20.00.00

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.

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.