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.

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.

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 28.7%

If containing antimony or classified as other complex alkali metal salts

Complex salts not purely lithium carbonate may shift to Chapter 28 headings for other metal salts.

2840.19.00.00Higher: 35.1% vs 28.7%

If when chemically doped for electronic applications in unworked form

Doped chemical elements or compounds for electronics fall under specific Chapter 28 provisions.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If imported as mixture with organic stabilizers exceeding chemically defined limits

Mixtures not meeting pure compound definitions shift to prepared chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate (COA) meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 Note 1 to avoid reclassification

Include MSDS and end-use declaration; lithium compounds face increasing supply chain scrutiny under battery regulations