Lithium Carbonate Powder from China
Pure lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) in fine powder form, used primarily as a raw material in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and glass ceramics. It falls under HTS 2836.91.00 as a chemically defined carbonate of lithium, specifically classified as 'lithium carbonates' per Chapter 28 notes excluding certain stabilized or complex forms. This anhydrous, high-purity compound meets the criteria for inorganic carbonates in this heading.
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
• Verify purity certificate (≥99%) to confirm classification under 2836.91.00 vs. technical grade mixtures; ensure MSDS includes exact Li2CO3 content for CBP review
• Watch for anti-dumping duties from certain producers and declare battery precursor end-use if applicable