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.

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.

2836.20.00.00Higher: 36.2% vs 28.7%

If disodium carbonate impurities exceed 1% threshold

Significant sodium content may reclassify as sodium carbonate mixtures.

3207.40Lower: 16.5% vs 28.7%

If pre-melted into glass frit or powder form

Glass frit excluded from Chapter 28 per chapter note exclusions.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If pre-mixed with other fluxes as glass batch preparation

Mixtures for glassmaking become prepared chemical compositions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Glass manufacturers require low iron content (<10ppm); include spectrographic analysis

Bulk shipments common; ensure IBC labeling complies with UN 3263 if moist