NCM523 Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide Precursor from Canada
NCM523 cathode precursor powder (LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2) used in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for consumer electronics. Classified under 3824.99.3910 as it constitutes a defined mixture of lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxides prepared for battery industry applications. The balanced nickel-manganese-cobalt ratio provides thermal stability and energy density.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include BET surface area and tap density test reports; declare exact Ni:Co:Mn molar ratios; watch for contamination thresholds that could shift classification to waste materials