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Granular Lithium Chloride from China

Granular lithium chloride in bead or pellet form for use in de-icing brines and humidity control systems. HTS 2827.39.9010 covers this physical form as other chlorides of lithium, remaining chemically defined under Chapter 28. Particle size optimizes flow in industrial feeders.

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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify granule size in invoice to match specs; mismatch leads to form-based disputes

• Anti-caking agents must be minimal (<1%) or risk mixture classification

• Winter shipments need heated containers to prevent fusion