Lithium oxide and hydroxide

HS v2022 Code: 282520

About lithium oxide and hydroxide

HS code 282520 covers lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide, which are important compounds used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Lithium is a highly reactive alkali metal with unique properties that make it valuable in the production of batteries, ceramics, glass, and other specialized products. The lithium industry plays a crucial role in supporting the growing demand for energy storage solutions and advanced materials across various sectors of the global economy.

Production process

Lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide are typically produced through the processing of lithium-containing minerals, such as spodumene, lepidolite, and petalite. The main production techniques involve a series of chemical reactions and purification steps, including roasting, leaching, and crystallization, to extract and refine the lithium compounds from the raw materials.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide include lithium-bearing minerals, as well as various chemical reagents and energy sources required for the extraction and purification processes. Specialized equipment, such as furnaces, reactors, and crystallizers, are also essential for the efficient and large-scale production of these compounds.

Production outputs

Lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide are versatile compounds with a wide range of applications. They are used in the manufacture of 854220 lithium-ion batteries, 701990 specialty glass and ceramics, 283699 lubricants and greases, and 281512 various other chemical products. The outputs from this industry are often consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as those related to energy storage, electronics, and advanced materials.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 282520.

Older versions

Family tree for lithium oxide and hydroxide

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>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/v2022/2825'>2825: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282520'>282520: Lithium oxide and hydroxide</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282510'>282510: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282530'>282530: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282540'>282540: Nickel oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282550'>282550: Copper oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282560'>282560: Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282570'>282570: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282580'>282580: Antimony oxides</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282590'>282590: Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2825</a>"]

    

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