Low-Surface-Area Modified Graphite Spheres for Fast-Charging Anodes from China
Spherical graphite with proprietary silane surface treatment achieving <1.5 m²/g BET surface area for reduced SEI formation in fast-charging lithium batteries. Falls under HTS 3801.10.5010 as surface-modified artificial graphite powder. Treatment minimizes irreversible capacity loss during high-rate cycling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• BET surface area test reports critical; values >3.0 m²/g may disqualify from 'surface-modified' specific subheading
• Declare LC50 data if silane treatment involves volatile organics to address potential hazmat classification
• Use incoterms clearly separating quality inspection from customs valuation to prevent disputes