Amprius Si-Nanowire Anode 4500mAh Cell from Germany
Silicon nanowire composite anode lithium-ion cell achieving 4500mAh in 18650 format, shattering traditional graphite limits. >400Wh/kg specific energy rivals primary lithium cells. HTS 8507.60.00 classification unchanged by anode innovation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Si-anode cells exhibit 300% first-cycle loss; document irreversible capacity on datasheet
• Nanostructure fragile; specify maximum crush force for UN38.3 compliance
• High first-cycle coulombic efficiency (>85%) verifies commercial nanowire technology