QuantumScape Solid-State Lithium Cell from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18.4%
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 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