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Battery Grade Carboxymethylcellulose for Lithium-Ion from Mexico

Ultra-pure CMC powder ≥90% content used as binder in lithium-ion battery anodes. Classifies in primary form HTS 3912.31.00.10 due to polymer composition rules. Critical for EV battery production.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Provide particle size and ash content specs; ITAR-free declaration for battery materials

Pitfall: end-use statements triggering 8507 classification