High-Capacity Spherical Graphite with Doped Surface Layer from China
Artificial graphite spheres surface-doped with nitrogen or boron compounds to boost reversible capacity above 360 mAh/g for high-energy-density batteries. HTS 3801.10.5010 applies as surface-modified artificial graphite in powder form for semi-manufactured battery production. Doping alters surface chemistry without changing bulk structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
Import Tips
• Submit elemental analysis (ICP-MS) confirming dopant levels (0.1-1 wt%) to prove surface modification qualifies for this specific HTS
• Battery passport or material data sheets required for traceability under emerging US battery regulations