Lithium Chloride Monohydrate from China
Lithium chloride monohydrate (LiCl·H₂O) is a hydrated form used in batteries, pharmaceuticals, and as a desiccant in drying processes. Classified under HTS 2827.39.9010 as 'other chlorides of lithium,' it meets Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined inorganic metal chlorides. Hydrated state does not change heading per tariff structure.
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
• Provide lab assay confirming monohydrate form and lithium content to distinguish from anhydrous under same HTS 2827.39.9010
• Declare exact water content to avoid reclassification; watch for pitfalls in moisture-sensitive shipments causing weight discrepancies
• Comply with REACH-like regulations for lithium compounds; include origin certificates for quota checks on strategic materials