Lithium Formate from Japan
Lithium formate serves as a component in lithium battery electrolytes and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a formic acid salt, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported for advanced materials and battery manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Battery material importers need REACH-like documentation chain for supply verification
• Specify anhydrous vs monohydrate form affecting density declarations
• Avoid 'lithium salt' generic terms triggering ITAR reviews