EV-Grade Silicon Graphite Paste from Japan
Premium paste of micronized artificial graphite and silicon for electric vehicle battery anodes. HTS 3801.90.00.10 designation reflects its status as silicon-containing graphite preparation in paste form. Meets automotive qualification standards for 800+ cycle life.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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