Vanadium Oxyhydroxide VOO H from China
Vanadium oxyhydroxide (VOOH) is used in battery cathodes and as a precursor for other vanadium compounds in pigment production. It qualifies under HTS 2825.30.00 as a vanadium hydroxide. The compound's layered structure aids in ion intercalation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm hydroxide vs oxide ratio through FTIR spectroscopy for customs; store in desiccators to prevent hydration changes; TSCA registration required for US chemical imports