The decision to impose tariffs on synthetic graphite imports from China has significant implications for the U.S. battery industry, with officials from Chattanooga-based battery materials maker NOVONIX welcoming the preliminary determination. The effective tariff rate for anode active material (AAM), which includes synthetic and natural graphite, is now 160 percent, resulting from the combination of various tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.
- 30% Tariff on Goods from China: Implemented by President Trump in 2018
- 25% Section 301 Tariffs: Implemented by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) last year
- 11.5% Countervailing Duty Tariffs: Announced by Commerce in May
Michael O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX, expressed his support for the decision, stating, “The decision today underscores the strategic importance of building a domestic supply chain for critical minerals, including synthetic graphite, in North America. It affirms our business strategy as well as the diversification strategy of our customers to source critical battery materials and components locally.”
The AD investigation, conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, determines whether the graphite is being sold at less than fair value. The CVD investigation, announced in May, assesses whether the Chinese government is subsidizing the production and supply of graphite AAM to the United States. The additional AD tariff announced by Commerce will stack onto the previously announced CVD tariffs, resulting in a total effective tariff rate of 160 percent.
| NOVONIX’s Riverside facility | Enterprise South Industrial Park |
| Scaling up to 20,000 tons per year | Increasing customer demand |
| Total production capacity over 50,000 tons per year | First large-scale production site for high-performance synthetic graphite |
The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue the final determinations for both the AD and CVD investigations around December 5.
“NOVONIX’s Riverside facility is poised to become the first large-scale production site dedicated to high-performance synthetic graphite for the battery, defense, and industrial sectors in North America.”
The company will utilize its existing Riverside facility to scale up production, while also announcing plans for a second manufacturing plant at the Enterprise South Industrial Park. The combined capacity of both facilities will result in a total production capacity of over 50,000 tons per year. Key Takeaways:
* The effective tariff rate for AAM is now 160 percent, resulting from the combination of various tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. * NOVONIX will increase significantly the United States production of an essential strategic mineral, while strengthening American manufacturing and creating high-quality jobs locally. * The company will utilize its existing Riverside facility to scale up production, while also announcing plans for a second manufacturing plant at the Enterprise South Industrial Park.
The U.S. Department of Commerce conducts an AD investigation to determine whether a foreign company is selling its products in the United States at less than fair value.
A CVD investigation assesses whether the Chinese government is subsidizing the production and supply of graphite AAM to the United States.
The USTR implements Section 301 tariffs as part of its efforts to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
Countervailing duty tariffs are imposed on goods to offset the unfair trade practices of foreign companies.
Anti-dumping tariffs are imposed on goods to prevent foreign companies from selling their products in the United States at less than fair value.
Section 301 tariffs are implemented by the USTR to address unfair trade practices by foreign countries.
The USTR is responsible for implementing trade policies and enforcing trade laws in the United States.
