BASF NMC811 High-Nickel Cathode Cell from Japan
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 — 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
• 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