NCM523 Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide Precursor from Japan
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 — 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%
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