Technical-Grade Lithium Hydroxide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Lower purity acceptable if primary compound is LiOH; document impurities <5%
• Comply with Clean Water Act reporting if for effluent neutralization
• Bulk packaging reduces costs but requires DOT 49 CFR spill contingency plans