BASF NMC811 High-Nickel Cathode Cell from Germany
Advanced NMC811 (nickel-manganese-cobalt 8:1:1) chemistry cell with 4.2V upper limit and >250Wh/kg energy density. Next-generation EV and aerospace applications. Lithium-ion classification under 8507.60.00 regardless of specific cathode formulation.
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.
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• High-nickel cells oxygen release above 210°C; specify thermal runaway temperature on documentation
• Include cathode active material ratio (LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2) for customs chemistry verification
• Aerospace cells need MIL-STD-810 environmental testing certification