Lithium Carbonate Anhydrous from Japan
Anhydrous lithium carbonate is a fine white powder used in lithium-ion battery production, glass ceramics, and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2836.99.50 as 'other' carbonates of inorganic bases (lithium), excluding specific ones like calcium or sodium. It provides the lithium source for high-performance materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming anhydrous form and lithium content to meet chemically defined criteria
• Comply with TSCA registration for chemical substances and declare battery precursor end-use if applicable
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from lithium hydroxide (2825.20), which is a different base compound