Lithium Chloride Anhydrous from China

Lithium chloride anhydrous (LiCl) is a white, hygroscopic crystalline salt used in industrial applications such as air conditioning systems, pyrotechnics, and as a flux in welding. It falls under HTS 2827.39.9010 as a chemically defined chloride of lithium, classified in Chapter 28 for inorganic chlorides excluding those specified elsewhere. This subheading covers other chlorides of lithium not fitting more specific categories.

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

Verify purity and anhydrous state via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under 2827.39.9010 and avoid misclassification as hydrated forms

Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-radioactive, chemically defined nature per Chapter 28 notes to prevent scrutiny under heading 2844

Ensure proper Hazard Class 8 labeling for corrosive properties; common pitfall is inadequate documentation leading to customs holds