Lithium enriched in lithium-6 and its compounds
Isotopes other than those of heading 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined: > Lithium enriched in lithium-6 and its compounds
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 2845.30.00.00
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Metal
High-purity lithium metal with isotopic enrichment in lithium-6 (>7.5% Li-6 content), supplied as ingots or rods for nuclear applications. Classified under HTS 2845.30.00.00 as it is lithium enriched in lithium-6, distinct from natural lithium (7.5% Li-6) or other isotopes. Excludes natural lithium or compounds not specifically enriched.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Hydroxide
Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) with lithium-6 enrichment, used in advanced battery research and thermonuclear applications. Falls under HTS 2845.30.00.00 due to its chemically defined compound of lithium enriched in Li-6 isotope. Differs from standard lithium hydroxide in 2825.20.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Carbonate Powder
Fine powder of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) enriched in lithium-6 isotope for use in neutron shielding and fusion fuel precursors. Classified in HTS 2845.30.00.00 as a compound of Li-6 enriched lithium, per chapter notes on isotopes. Not standard lithium carbonate of heading 2836.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Chloride Crystals
Anhydrous lithium chloride (LiCl) crystals with >90% Li-6 enrichment, utilized in molten salt reactors and isotope separation processes. HTS 2845.30.00.00 applies as it's a compound of lithium enriched in Li-6, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined isotopes.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Hydride Powder
Lithium hydride (LiH) powder isotopically enriched in Li-6 for hydrogen storage and neutron moderator applications in reactors. Under HTS 2845.30.00.00 as an inorganic compound of enriched lithium isotope, separate from general hydrides.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Fluoride Single Crystals
Synthetic single crystals of LiF enriched in Li-6 for neutron detectors and laser optics in nuclear facilities. Classified HTS 2845.30.00.00 for its status as a chemically defined compound of Li-6 enriched lithium, excluding optical elements per chapter note.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Phosphate
Lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) with Li-6 enrichment for specialized solid-state electrolytes in nuclear batteries. HTS 2845.30.00.00 covers it as a compound of enriched lithium isotope, per subchapter notes.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Borohydride
Complex salt LiBH4 enriched in Li-6 for lightweight hydrogen storage in fusion prototypes. Falls under HTS 2845.30.00.00 as organic/inorganic compound of Li-6 isotope, chemically defined.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Nitrate Solution
Aqueous solution of LiNO3 with lithium-6 enrichment for radiochemical tracers and reactor coolants. HTS 2845.30.00.00 for compounds of enriched isotopes, even in solution form if chemically defined.
Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Sulfate
Li2SO4 crystals enriched in Li-6 for thermal energy storage in nuclear plants. Classified under HTS 2845.30.00.00 as enriched lithium compound, distinct from general sulfates.