Sony US18650VTC6 High-Drain Lithium-Ion Cell from Japan
High-performance 18650 lithium-ion cell with 30A continuous discharge capability for vaping devices and RC models. HTS 8507.60.00 classification applies to its rechargeable lithium-ion polymer electrolyte construction. Features 3.7V nominal voltage and 3000mAh capacity in standard cylindrical format.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use rigid outer packaging with cushioning; lithium cells must pass UN38.3 vibration/shock/thermal tests before export
• Include manufacturer specs showing cell chemistry (LiNiCoAlO2) and capacity; generic descriptions trigger additional scrutiny
• For high-drain cells >20A, provide discharge curve data to verify legitimate battery classification vs disguised explosives