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Lithium Formate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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