QuantumScape Solid-State Lithium Cell from China
Prototype solid ceramic electrolyte lithium-metal anode cell eliminating liquid electrolyte fire risk. Still classified HTS 8507.60.00 as lithium-ion rechargeable storage battery despite solid-state innovation. 800+ cycle life with 15-minute full charge capability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0625%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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
• Solid-state eliminates liquid spill risk but verify dendrite penetration testing data
• Declare electrolyte type (LLZO ceramic vs sulfide); affects safety classification
• Prototype status requires R&D exemption documentation for duty relief