ITC Says Chinese AAM Doesn’t Materially Impede US Industry
Chattanooga, TN (USA), 13 March 2026 - NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), expressed disappointment today with the final determination of the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) that Chinese imports of anode active material (“AAM”) have not “materially retarded” the U.S. graphite industry.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce determined that the AAM from China is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and that the Chinese government is providing countervailable subsidies to Chinese producers and exporters of AAM and determined that certain duties should be imposed. The implementation of those duties was contingent on an affirmative determination by the ITC, which the ITC decided today not to provide.
Notwithstanding this outcome, the previously imposed 25% tariff under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) remains in effect. Effective February 24, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation under Section 122 of the Trade Act imposing a global import duty of 10% for up to 150 days, taking the total applicable tariff to 35% during this period.
“While the ITC’s final determination is not in favor of the domestic industry, NOVONIX remains firmly on track with its North American growth strategy,” said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX. “The Company continues to advance its synthetic graphite production and is supported by binding offtake agreements with Panasonic Energy and PowerCo, underpinning strong demand for our products. These agreements reinforce NOVONIX’s market position, secure revenue streams, and demonstrate the Company’s ability to execute on its long-term growth objectives.”
With the most advanced synthetic graphite production capability in North America, NOVONIX is strategically positioned to support customers seeking secure, domestically produced anode materials and helps U.S. battery manufacturers secure critical 45X production tax credits, which require the use of non-Chinese materials. The Company continues to execute on its strategy to expand high-performance synthetic graphite production in the United States, reinforcing supply chain resilience, U.S. energy security, and long-term manufacturing competitiveness.
Additional information regarding the determinations is available from the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
This announcement has been authorized for release by NOVONIX Chairman, Mr. Ron Edmonds.
About NOVONIX
NOVONIX is building a resilient North American battery materials supply chain to reduce risk and support U.S. energy independence. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company produces high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, serving energy storage, electric vehicles, and industrial markets. Through proprietary technologies and expanding manufacturing capacity, NOVONIX is scaling critical battery materials to meet growing global demand.
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