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HS 2841.90Batteries & EV

HS Code for pCAM and Cathode Active Material (HS 2841.90 / 2841.30)

pCAM is the mixed Ni-Co-Mn hydroxide feed for cathode active material sintering. NCM 811, 622, 523 refer to Ni:Co:Mn molar ratio. Korea (POSCO, EcoPro), China (CNGR, GEM) dominate. IRA and CRM Act make non-Chinese pCAM strategically valued.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2841.90Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids - other (includes pCAM)
2841.30Sodium dichromate
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
5.5%
United States
3.7%
Plus Section 301 25% on Chinese.
South Korea
0%
Duty-free from FTA partners.

Worked landed-cost example

200 MT NCM 811 pCAM, FOB Busan USD 22,000/MT, CIF Charleston SC

FOBUSD 4,400,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 30,000
CIFUSD 4,430,000
US duty 3.7%USD 163,910
Landed ≈ USD 4.59m. Korean origin preserves IRA FEOC compliance.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024 strategic.
  • · IRA 30D critical mineral bonus.
  • · Non-hazardous cargo but subject to REACH.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · South Korea
  • · Finland (Terrafame)
  • · Australia (BHP)

Frequently asked questions

NCM 811 vs 622?

NCM 811 has 80% Ni - highest energy density but lowest thermal stability and highest cost per kWh (nickel-heavy). NCM 622 is workhorse. LFP is replacing NCM 523 in cost-sensitive segments. Same HS 2841.90 but very different market economics.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for batteries & ev.

Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into South Korea →
VAT · 10%
Import into Australia →
GST · 10%
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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