Amprius Si-Nanowire Anode 4500mAh Cell from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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