Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Trade Codes for U.S., EU, and China

2026 data from the U.S. Department of the Interior details 8- and 10-digit trade codes for the lithium-ion battery supply chain. It covers raw materials, processed materials, cell components, batteries, and machinery. The dataset is compiled from Customs and Border Protection rulings, expert conversations, and international customs documents.

Use Cases

• Compare 8- and 10-digit trade code granularity for raw materials and battery materials across the U.S., EU, and China.
• Analyze supply chain trade flows using CBP rulings on classifications for cell components and end-of-life batteries.
• Map the international lithium-ion battery industry by linking trade codes for machinery and chemicals to specific process flows.

Strengths

• Covers the complete lithium-ion battery supply chain from raw materials to end-of-life batteries.
• Includes trade codes from three major economic regions: the United States, the European Union, and China.
• Compiled using expert consultations and primary international customs import and export tariff documents.
• Updated in January 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The dataset is not a complete list of all relevant trade codes, as noted in the description.
• No row count, column list, or sample data is provided to assess the dataset's scale and structure.
• The file format is XML, which may require specific parsing tools compared to more common tabular formats.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of the Interior, based on Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rulings.

Collection Method

Assembled through expert conversations, review of supply chain process flows, and examination of trade databases and international customs documents.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-01-21.

Geography

United States, European Union, People's Republic of China