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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide particle size and ash content specs; ITAR-free declaration for battery materials
• Pitfall: end-use statements triggering 8507 classification