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, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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