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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2827.39.60.00Lower: 29.2% vs 35%

If standard lithium chloride without enrichment

Chlorides of other metals/ammonium including unenriched lithium go to 2827.

2847.00.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If containing peroxide stabilizers

Peroxide-containing lithium compounds shift to 2847 per chapter exclusions.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Hygiene seals mandatory for hygroscopic crystals; comply with TSCA for chemical import notifications

• Test for impurities that could trigger reclassification

Related Products 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 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.