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U.S. imports of lithium oxide and hydroxide (HS 282520) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Lithium Oxide and Hydroxide imports of $1.3M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLithium hydroxide has become a strategically critical battery-grade chemical, serving as a primary cathode precursor for high-nickel lithium-ion cells used in electric vehicles and grid storage. Chile and Australia are the dominant US suppliers, reflecting their positions as the world's leading lithium brine and hard-rock producers, respectively. China also appears among the top sources, which is significant given that imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The entire heading is captured under a single tariff line (2825200000), making grade and purity specifications — battery-grade versus technical-grade — a key commercial distinction even though the HTS does not subdivide them.
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No — tariff line 2825200000 covers all lithium oxide and hydroxide regardless of purity grade. However, the commercial distinction between battery-grade (high-purity, low-impurity) and technical-grade product is critical for buyers in the EV supply chain, and purity specifications should be clearly stated in purchase contracts and certificates of analysis even though they do not affect the tariff classification.
Yes. Imports of lithium hydroxide from China under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusion orders in effect at the time of entry, as these can change. Sourcing from Chile or Australia avoids Section 301 exposure.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $9.4M | +$9.4M |
| CHILE | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $420K | +$420K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $341K | +$341K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2825200000 | LITHIUM OXIDE AND HYDROXIDE | $1.3M | 17.21% | $5K |
LITHIUM OXIDE AND HYDROXIDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2825200000 | LITHIUM OXIDE AND HYDROXIDE | $11.9M |
LITHIUM OXIDE AND HYDROXIDE
687.1K kg
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -- | $7.3M | +$7.3M |
| South Carolina | $1.3M | $3.9M | +$2.6M |
| Maryland | $2K | $420K | +$418K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $1.3M | $9.9M | +$8.6M |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $420K | +$420K |