Lithium Benzoate from China

Lithium benzoate, the lithium salt of benzoic acid, is classified under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic salts. Used in specialty lubricants and as polymerization catalyst.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Certify lithium content (3.5-4.0%) and moisture specification (<0.5%)

• Provide MSDS highlighting reactivity with water for safe handling

• Declare TSCA inventory status for US chemical import notification