New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Lithium Molybdate Crystals from Mexico

Lithium molybdate (Li2MoO4) crystals serve as scintillators in radiation detectors and high-temperature electrolytes. Under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is an 'other' molybdate salt of an oxometallic acid, excluded from optical elements per Chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify crystal purity to exclude from 3824 as 'cultured crystals' weighing under 2.5g

• Declare end-use if for electronics to avoid scrutiny under doped elements note

• Include radiation safety declarations if scintillator grade