Anhydrous Lithium Carbonate Crystals from China
Crystalline form of pure Li2CO3 without hydration, used in specialty ceramics and enamel frits. Classified in HTS 2836.91.00 as it matches the definition of lithium carbonates, excluding glass frit powders under Chapter 32 per chapter exclusions.
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
• Specify crystal structure (monoclinic) in documentation to distinguish from amorphous powders; test for moisture <0.1% to confirm anhydrous status
• Pitfall: bulk bags may require UN hazmat certification for alkaline dust