Lithium Oxide Powder from China

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.

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

Confirm particle size and purity (>99%) via lab testing to maintain pure compound status

Use UN1418 declaration for dangerous goods; segregate from acids/moisture in transit

Differentiate from doped lithium oxide for electronics, which may fall under 3818