As there is also a 3.4% general tariff on lithium-ion battery imports, the full tariff paid by importers will go from 10.9% to 28.4%. Lithium-ion battery modules, packs, and container blocks are generally categorized under the import code 8507.6020 if they are used for non-EV applications.
For energy storage, Chinese lithium-ion batteries for non-EV applications from 7.5% to 25%, more than tripling the tariff rate. This increase goes into effect in 2026. There is also a general 3.4% tariff applied lithium-ion battery imports. Altogether, the full tariff paid by importers will increase from 10.9% to 28.4%.
The increase in the total non-EV lithium-ion battery tariff from 10.9% to 28.4% will raise total costs for U.S. integrators from 11-16%. Cost increases will be higher for those who add less value in the United States (i.e., those who procure containers or racks from China v. modules or cells).
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