Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Hydride Powder from China
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.
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
• Ship under inert gas to avoid hydrolysis; obtain NRC license for fissile material handling
• Document purity to distinguish from battery-grade LiH