Lithium oxide and hydroxide

HS v2017 Code: 282520

About lithium oxide and hydroxide

HS code 282520 covers lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide, which are important compounds with a wide range of industrial applications. Lithium is a highly reactive alkali metal with unique properties that make it valuable in various sectors, including energy storage, ceramics and glass manufacturing, and chemical production. As the global demand for lithium-based products continues to grow, the 282520 industry plays a crucial role in supporting the broader economy and technological advancements.

Production process

Lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide are typically produced through the processing of lithium-containing minerals, such as spodumene, lepidolite, and petalite. The primary production method involves roasting the lithium-bearing ore, followed by leaching the roasted material with water or acid to extract the lithium compounds. The extracted lithium is then further purified and processed into lithium oxide or lithium hydroxide, depending on the desired end-product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 282520 industry include lithium-containing ores, as well as various chemicals and energy sources used in the extraction and purification processes. Specialized equipment, such as roasters, leaching tanks, and crystallization units, are also essential for the efficient production of lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 282520 industry are lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide, which are used as feedstock for a wide range of downstream industries. Lithium oxide is commonly used in the production of 695000 ceramics and glass, while lithium hydroxide is a key component in 854220 lithium-ion batteries and various chemical manufacturing processes. The outputs of the 282520 industry are often consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 854231 electrical accumulators and 281512 caustic soda.

Revisions to 282520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 282520. The most recent 1 version of this code (282520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 282520 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for lithium oxide and hydroxide

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2825'>2825: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282520'>282520: Lithium oxide and hydroxide</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282510'>282510: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282530'>282530: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282540'>282540: Nickel oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282550'>282550: Copper oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282560'>282560: Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282570'>282570: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282580'>282580: Antimony oxides</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/282590'>282590: Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2825</a>"]

    

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