Lithium Benzoate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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