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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%—3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%—3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%—3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%—3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.20.00.00Same rate: 28.7%

If lithium oxide/hydroxide forms rather than carbonate

Different lithium compounds classify under separate subheadings.

2847.00.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 28.7%

If containing hydrogen peroxide stabilizers

Peroxide-containing compounds shift to heading 2847 per chapter notes.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 28.7%

If doped wafers/discs for semiconductor use

Processed forms for electronics excluded per chapter doping note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Karl Fischer titration required to verify anhydrous status (<100ppm H2O)

• Special packaging for moisture exclusion; declare inert atmosphere packaging

• Critical minerals declaration may apply; check Commerce Department listings