Lithium-6 Enriched Lithium Hydroxide from China
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.
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
• Provide lab assay reports confirming Li-6 content; check EAR/ITAR for export-controlled nuclear materials
• Store in inert atmosphere to prevent moisture absorption during import