Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Carbonate Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging prevents CO2 absorption; submit DOE Form 841 for nuclear material imports
• Avoid misdeclaration as regular carbonate to prevent duty adjustments