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Verdict (model assumption, indicative). A DC load test on a CN→EU lithium-ion lot takes ~5 working days (D+0 to D+5) for a representative EVE LF100LA 100 Ah LiFePO4 cell lot, cycling between 20% and 80% SoC at 1C continuous per the EVE LF100LA datasheet revision 2024-08. The cycle requires UN 38.3 transport-test summary (UN Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 §38.3) separate from the DC load test, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration window for the data logger / DC load / thermocouples, and a customs filing whose HS subheading and duty rate are looked up against the EU TARIC consultation tool. UN 38.3 summary certificate number, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration certificate number, and the EU TARIC ER/measure lookup result are not yet issued / not on file for this specific lot — see sources table.
| Item | Value / status |
|---|---|
| Equipment model / family | EVE LF100LA 100 Ah LiFePO4 prismatic cell (chosen as model assumption; substitute your OEM model — see datasheet section) |
| OEM manual title + revision | EVE Energy LF100LA Datasheet, revision 2024-08 (see sources) |
| SoC window for the DC load test | 20%–80% SoC (per LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08) |
| Continuous discharge rate | 1C (100 A) per LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08 |
| Voltage thresholds | Discharge cut-off 2.5 V; nominal 3.2 V; charge upper 3.65 V (per LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08) |
| Torque limits | Cell terminal bolt torque per OEM datasheet rev. 2024-08 — number not on file for this lot (model assumption) |
| Corridor | CN → EU (default EU importer; UK Global Tariff applies if consigned to GB) |
| Horizon | ~5 working days from lot receipt (one calendar week including weekend) |
| Evidence date | 2026-09-22 (page sources verified on this date) |
| UN 38.3 cert | Not yet issued / not on file for this lot (cert number TBC at RFQ) |
| ISO/IEC 17025 calibration cert | Not yet issued / not on file (cert number TBC at RFQ) |
| EU TARIC measure / HS rate | Pending — perform lookup against the TARIC tool before customs filing |
| Limitation | Cost slots are indicative; HS subheading exact code not asserted; UK / RCEP preferential origin not pre-classified |
Single-owner process flow for a DC load test cycle on a CN to EU shipment. Inputs are the named source documents; the "done-when" column is the observable exit condition for each row.
| Step # | Action | Owner | Input doc | Output doc | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm test scope and pack identity | Quality engineer | EVE LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08; packing list | Test scope memo | Cell count, S/P architecture and lot ID recorded |
| 2 | Draft the DC load test plan | Quality engineer | EVE LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08; UN 38.3 summary (§38.3, UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7) | DC-load-test-plan-v1.docx | Test points, acceptance bands, and roles signed |
| 3 | Calibrate instrumentation | Metrology technician | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration certificates (data logger, DC load, thermocouples) | Calibration log entry | Data logger, DC load, and thermocouples within valid window |
| 4 | Condition pack to target SoC | Test operator | EVE LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08; BMS logs | Pre-test conditioning log | SoC inside 20%–80% window at start of step 5 |
| 5 | Apply DC load profile | Test operator | DC-load-test-plan-v1.docx | Raw data capture file | Profile executed, voltage/current/temperature captured |
| 6 | Review results against bands | Quality engineer | Raw data capture file | Results review note | Capacity, IR, and thermal behaviour classified pass/fail |
| 7 | Issue maintenance report | Quality engineer | Results review note | DC-load-test-report-v1.pdf | Report filed against shipment ID and archived |
| 8 | Update corridor file | Logistics coordinator | DC-load-test-report-v1.pdf | Corridor shipment record update | Next CN→EU transit window inherits the latest baseline |
| 9 | Notify EU consignee | Logistics coordinator | DC-load-test-report-v1.pdf | Consignee notification email | Consignee acknowledges receipt of test record |
Use the literal filenames below. Files prefixed "[template]" can be created by the quality engineer; "[external]" must be requested from the named source.
Working-day estimate from the perspective of the quality engineer receiving the lot. Calendar days run in parallel with CN→EU transit windows. Total cycle is approximately one calendar week (D+0 to D+5).
| Working day | Activity | Owner | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| D+0 | Lot received, scope confirmed | Quality engineer | Test scope memo |
| D+1 | Test plan drafted and signed | Quality engineer | DC-load-test-plan-v1.docx |
| D+1 | Instrumentation calibration verified | Metrology technician | Calibration log entry |
| D+2 | Pack conditioned to target SoC | Test operator | Pre-test conditioning log |
| D+2 to D+3 | DC load profile applied and captured | Test operator | Raw data capture file |
| D+4 | Results reviewed against bands | Quality engineer | Results review note |
| D+5 | Maintenance report issued | Quality engineer | DC-load-test-report-v1.pdf |
| D+5 | Corridor file updated and consignee notified | Logistics coordinator | Consignee notification email |
Slots are indicative; do not treat them as quotations. Source each line item against a current ISO/IEC 17025:2017 scope fee schedule, OEM datasheet, or freight invoice before procurement.
| Cost slot | Indicative range | Source route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited lab DC load test fee | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | Request ISO/IEC 17025:2017-scoped lab quote; spec cites ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (see sources) | PENDING — quote not on file |
| Calibration of data logger + DC load + thermocouples | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration certificate; spec cites ISO/IEC 17025:2017 | PENDING — cert number not on file |
| Test plan authoring (engineering time) | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | Internal rate card (buyer-specific, not yet on file) | PENDING |
| Test execution + reporting (engineering time) | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | Internal rate card (buyer-specific, not yet on file) | PENDING |
| Sample consumption / cycler wear | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | EVE LF100LA datasheet rev. 2024-08 (cycle life section) | PENDING |
| CN to EU freight allocation for the lot | UNCERTAIN (model assumption) | Freight forwarder invoice (FIATA-aligned; FIATA at fiata.org) | PENDING |
Slot values left as model assumptions; populate from your own procurement records before committing budget.
Always re-confirm the HS code and duty rate against the EU TARIC consultation tool before customs clearance. The TARIC reference below is the lookup path, not a pre-ruling for this lot.
| Field | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Likely HS subheading (lithium-ion cells/packs) | 8507.60 series (verify exact subheading via the EU TARIC tool) | PENDING — lookup not yet performed for this lot |
| EU TARIC duty rate | Lookup against current TARIC at EU TARIC consultation | PENDING |
| UK HS code (if consigned to GB) | Lookup via UK Global Tariff | PENDING |
| EU battery regulation overlay | Verify scope under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (battery regulation, see EUR-Lex 2023/1542) | PENDING |
| Preferential origin check | RCEP / EU–CN agreement status to be confirmed against the DG TAXUD preferential register | PENDING |
Disclaimer: HS classifications and duty rates change. Always consult the EU TARIC database, your national customs authority, and the relevant preferential-origin agreement before declaring goods.
A DC load test confirms that a lithium battery pack can deliver the rated current profile within the voltage, capacity, and thermal bands declared in the OEM datasheet (here, EVE LF100LA rev. 2024-08), before the lot is handed over for EU transit.
The quality engineer owns scoping, planning, results review, and reporting; the metrology technician owns calibration; the test operator owns conditioning and execution; the logistics coordinator owns corridor-file updates and consignee notification. One owner per step, per the table above.
The working-day sequence above completes inside roughly one calendar week (D+0 to D+5). Add time for sample shipping if the lot is tested at a remote accredited lab.
No. UN 38.3 transport testing is a separate requirement for the transport of lithium batteries, issued under UN Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 §38.3; a DC load test is a maintenance / acceptance check on pack performance and does not substitute for it.
No. Every cost slot in this page is labelled indicative and PENDING. Source each line from your own procurement records before committing budget.
Request a quotation for a CN to EU DC load test cycle for your lot:
| Claim | Specific document / URL | Designation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN 38.3 is the lithium-battery transport-test regime separate from a DC load test. | UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (UN) | UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7, §38.3 | Standard published; lot-specific cert number not on file |
| EU customs duty / measure lookup path for lithium-ion cells and packs. | EU TARIC consultation | DG TAXUD TARIC tool | Tool live; this lot's lookup pending |
| EU battery regulation overlay on lithium-ion cells and packs. | Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | In force; lot scoping pending |
| UK customs duties lookup path. | UK Global Tariff | HMRC trade-tariff tool | Tool live; this lot's lookup pending |
| Cell rated current, SoC window, voltage thresholds for the representative model. | EVE Energy product index — datasheet for the exact SKU is supplied by EVE on request; cite revision (2024-08) in the maintenance report. | EVE LF100LA datasheet, revision 2024-08 | Datasheet named; substitute your SKU at RFQ if not LF100LA |
| Calibration must be performed under an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 scope; certificates carry a unique number and validity dates. | ISO catalogue entry (search ISO/IEC 17025) | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 | Standard published; lot-specific cert number not on file |
| Conductive-charging context (for any charger-side DC load test steps). | IEC 61851-1:2017 product page | IEC 61851-1:2017 | Standard published; not required if no EVSE is on test |
| Preferential origin between CN and the EU is subject to the agreements in force. | DG TAXUD origin hub | DG TAXUD origin portal | Portal live; this lot's origin pending |
| Freight documentation context. | FIATA | FIATA freight forwarding documents | Reference only |