Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate Li2CO3
Ultra-high purity lithium carbonate (≥99.5% Li2CO3) specifically for lithium battery precursor synthesis. Falls under HTS 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates meeting chemically defined criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If anhydrous form or chemically processed for anhydrous lithium applications
Anhydrous forms may classify under specific alkali metal provisions.
If when supplied as catalyst/antiblock additive in polymer compounds
Functional additives in mixtures shift to Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.
If cobalt carbonates misdeclared as lithium
Statistical suffixes distinguish specific metal carbonates within the heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Battery passport requirements emerging; include supply chain traceability documentation
• Test for metallic impurities (Na, K <20ppm); critical for cathode performance
• Avoid declaring as 'medicinal' - pharmaceutical lithium carbonate uses different statistical suffix
Related Products under HTS 2836.91.00.50
High-Purity Anhydrous Lithium Carbonate
Anhydrous Li2CO3 crystals (>99.9% purity) for specialty ceramics and electrolyte applications. Meets chemically defined requirements for HTS 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates.
Lithium Carbonate Powder 99.5% Purity
High-purity lithium carbonate powder used primarily in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and glass ceramics. This chemically defined inorganic salt of lithium falls under HTS 2836.91.0050 as 'other' lithium carbonates, distinct from medicinal or technical grades specified elsewhere.
Technical Grade Lithium Carbonate Granules
Granular lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) at 99.2% purity for industrial applications like frit manufacturing and CO2 absorption. Classified under 2836.91.0050 as 'other' lithium carbonates outside pharmaceutical specifications.
Industrial Lithium Carbonate for Glass Manufacturing
Lithium carbonate powder optimized for glass fluxing agent in flat glass and fiberglass production. Classified as 'other' lithium carbonates under 2836.91.0050 due to industrial purity specifications.
Lithium Carbonate for Enamel Frit Production
Fine-ground lithium carbonate for porcelain enamel frits used in appliance coatings. Industrial grade falls under 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates.