Enphase IQ Battery 10T from Japan
The Enphase IQ Battery 10T is a modular, fully encased lithium-ion energy storage system providing 10.08 kWh capacity for residential solar integration and outage protection. It stacks within a single protective housing and includes AC/DC conversion, aligning with statistical note 2 for BESS. HTS 8507.60.00.30 applies to its complete, weatherproof enclosure housing high-capacity lithium-ion cells.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed BOM and capacity certifications to confirm statistical note 2 compliance and avoid reclassification
• Label shipments clearly as lithium batteries and secure IATA/UN38.3 approvals to prevent carrier rejections
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; include full system value including inverters in declared customs value