Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Chloride Crystals from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Hygiene seals mandatory for hygroscopic crystals; comply with TSCA for chemical import notifications
• Test for impurities that could trigger reclassification