Silicon-Graphite Composite Anode Paste from China
A semi-manufactured paste composed of artificial graphite and silicon nanoparticles designed as active anode material for lithium-ion batteries. It falls under HTS 3801.90.00.10 due to its graphite base with silicon content in paste form, used in battery electrode production. This classification applies to preparations based on graphite containing silicon for anode applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.4%
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
• Verify silicon content via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3801.90.00.10; misclassification as pure graphite risks penalties
• Include detailed chemical composition and battery end-use declarations in import documentation for CBP review
• Ensure MSDS sheets accompany shipments due to handling hazards of fine graphite-silicon powders