Tesla Model 3 Lithium-Ion Traction Battery Pack from Japan
This high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack serves as the primary power source for the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan (HTS 8703.80). It consists of multiple pouch cells arranged in modules with integrated cooling and battery management systems, designed specifically for automotive propulsion. Classified under 8507.60.00.10 due to its role in providing motive power for electric vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify battery chemistry certification (UN38.3) and automotive safety standards like FMVSS for vehicle integration
• Include OEM specifications proving primary propulsion use for vehicles in 8703.40-8703.80 to avoid reclassification