BASF NMC811 High-Nickel Cathode Cell from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

28.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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