Samsung INR18650-35E Lithium-Ion Battery Cell from China

A single 18650-format cylindrical lithium-ion battery cell with 3500mAh capacity, 3.6V nominal voltage, and high discharge rate designed for power tools and e-bikes. Classified under HTS 8507.60.00 as it is a rechargeable lithium-ion electrochemical cell storing electrical energy via lithium intercalation. Commonly used in consumer electronics and portable devices requiring high energy density.

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, 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

Obtain UN38.3 transportation safety certification and include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all lithium-ion shipments to comply with DOT/IATA regulations

Declare exact lithium content (Wh rating) on commercial invoice; misdeclaration leads to CBP holds and penalties

Verify cell voltage ≤30V and capacity; cells exceeding these may require different classification or special handling