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Section 301 tariff check for lithium ion battery from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A lithium ion battery from China may be a single cell, battery pack, replacement phone battery, tool battery, e-bike battery, medical-device battery, or module for equipment. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before a duty estimate is used in sourcing.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff lithium ion battery from China", collect chemistry, cell format, voltage, capacity, watt-hours, pack status, protection board, connectors, intended use, safety documents, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not merge loose cells, protected packs, and equipment batteries without facts.

facts to collect for a lithium ion battery

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, and packaging photos.
Chemistry and format: lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, cylindrical cell, pouch cell, prismatic cell, or assembled pack.
Voltage, amp-hours, watt-hours, discharge rating, charge rating, and cell count.
Protection circuit, BMS, leads, terminals, connector, housing, adhesive pull tab, or mounting bracket.
Intended use: phone, laptop, tool, toy, e-bike, scooter, medical device, appliance, or general replacement.
Included charger, cable, case, manual, safety sheet, UN 38.3 support, and retail packaging.
Country of origin evidence for cell production, pack assembly, circuit assembly, and final testing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

The file should say whether the shipment is cells, batteries, or packs as imported.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Chemistry or format is unsupported.
Voltage, capacity, or Wh rating is missing.
Cell versus pack status is unclear.
Protection circuit or connector details are missing.
Intended device is not documented.
Charger or accessory contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from exporter paperwork.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.

These gaps can move the file between cell, battery, pack, equipment part, charger kit, or replacement-part paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported article: lithium-ion cell, lithium-polymer battery, protected pack, equipment replacement battery, or battery-and-charger kit. Each row should cite chemistry, format, capacity, protection circuit, use, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If it is not a power bank, say so. If it is a pack rather than a loose cell, record the pack facts.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for lithium-ion cells, batteries, battery packs, replacement batteries, chargers, and equipment parts. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for chemistry, format, voltage, Wh, protection circuit, intended use, set contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review. It should not replace transport-safety review or entry review.

questions importers ask

Does cell format matter?

Yes. Cell, battery, and pack status should be documented.

Does watt-hour rating matter?

Yes. Capacity and rating support both the tariff file and separate safety review.

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planning boundary

This lithium ion battery Section 301 page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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