Export Dual-Use License Screening SOP — Corridor CN→RW (EVE LF105 LFP Battery System)

Verdict (first ~100 words): All CN→RW shipments of the EVE LF105 LFP prismatic cell — assembled into LF105-based battery modules/packs per the OEM Product Specification LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07 — must pass 10 mandatory screening steps before dispatch under this SOP. Expected total cycle: 34–57 working days (intake 2 d + screening/license filing 5–15 d = critical path + AQL 1–2 d + origin export 1 d + ocean transit 20–28 d + inland 3–5 d + Rwanda clearance 2–4 d). Equipment: EVE Energy LF105 (105 Ah, 3.2 V nominal, LiFePO₄). Location: China → Rwanda. Horizon: FY2026. Evidence date: 2026-09-21. Limitation: license filing duration is UNCERTAIN — depends on issuing authority workload; confirm per shipment.

Item	Value
Equipment model / family	EVE LF105 LFP prismatic cell (105 Ah, 3.2 V nominal) and LF105-based modules/packs assembled to OEM specification
OEM legal entity	EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (惠州亿纬锂能股份有限公司) — unified social credit code 91441300734102511Y [Claim \| Src: PRC National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (国家企业信用信息公示系统) \| URL: https://www.gsxt.gov.cn/index.html \| accessed 2026-09-21]
OEM product page (cell line)	https://www.evebattery.com/en (landing; LF105 named in text; specs confirmed at RFQ)
OEM product specification (limits basis)	EVE LF105 Product Specification, document title: "EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07)" — request PDF from OEM per shipment (PDF not publicly mirrored; tradvolt.com does not host)
Corridor	CN → RW (exit: Shanghai / Shenzhen; entry: Dar es Salaam → overland to Kigali)
Horizon / review cycle	FY2026, annual review
Evidence date	2026-09-21
Total mandatory steps	10
Total cycle (working days)	34–57 (license filing 5–15 d is the critical path)
Key UNCERTAIN items	License filing duration (5–15 d), ocean transit (20–28 d), Rwanda duty/VAT rate (PENDING)

Document type: Standard Operating Procedure (Process) · Equipment family: EVE LF105 LFP prismatic cells (105 Ah) and LF105-based modules/packs · Corridor: China → Rwanda · Version: 1.0 · Review cycle: Annual
Owner: Tradvolt Trade Compliance Desk · Approver: Head of Operations · Effective date: 2026-09-21

1. Purpose and Scope

This SOP defines the mandatory 10-step screening sequence Tradvolt applies to every shipment of EVE LF105 LFP prismatic cells and LF105-based battery modules/packs (per the EVE LF105 Product Specification, document title "EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07)") routed from a People's Republic of China point of origin to a Rwandan consignee. The procedure identifies whether goods require a dual-use export license under the exporter's jurisdiction and ensures the commercial invoice, packing list, and customs declaration align with Incoterms 2020. [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 (ICC publication 723E) | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21]

2. Governing References

EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07), dated 2023-04-18 — cell-level limits (3.2 V nominal, 105 Ah). PDF request from OEM per shipment (not publicly mirrored; cite https://www.evebattery.com/en for OEM product line).
IEC 62619:2022, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications, specifically Clause 7.3.2 (external short-circuit test) and Clause 7.3.7 (forced internal short-circuit test). [Claim | Src: IEC 62619:2022 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/29271 | accessed 2026-09-21]
UL 1973, 3rd Edition (issued 2018-02-26, revised 2022-08-09), Batteries for use in Stationary and Motive Auxiliary Power Applications. [Claim | Src: UL 1973 | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=36420 | accessed 2026-09-21]
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 7th revised edition (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7), Part III, Section 38.3 (Lithium battery transport tests, T.1–T.8). [Claim | Src: UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 | URL: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/ST-SG-AC.10-11-Rev.7e.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21]
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Single sampling plans by AQL (General Inspection Level II). [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 | URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/1141.html | accessed 2026-09-21]
ICC Incoterms 2020 (ICC publication 723E) — Trade term definitions (FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP). [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
WCO Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, 2022 edition (HS 2022) — nomenclature landing page (6-digit HS codes per WCO schedule; consult WCO schedule or local tariff tool for binding 8–10-digit classification). [Claim | Src: WCO HS 2022 | URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx | accessed 2026-09-21]
PRC MOFCOM Dual-Use Items and Technologies Export Control List (中华人民共和国商务部两用物项和技术出口管制清单), current edition — entry screening source for goods of Chinese origin. [Claim | Src: PRC MOFCOM | URL: http://exportcontrol.mofcom.gov.cn/article/zcfg/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
Wassenaar Arrangement Dual-Use Goods & Technologies List (Munitions List not applicable to LFP storage cells; consulted for completeness). [Claim | Src: Wassenaar Arrangement Secretariat | URL: https://www.wassenaar.org/our-work/documents/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS, current edition), heading 8507 — Lithium-ion batteries (lookup: query=8507.60). [Claim | Src: USITC HTSUS | URL: https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=8507.60 | accessed 2026-09-21]
EU TARIC — code 850760 (lithium-ion accumulators), consultation tool. [Claim | Src: EU TARIC | URL: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en | accessed 2026-09-21]
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 — Batteries and waste batteries (EU Battery Regulation), Official Journal reference, in force. [Claim | Src: EUR-Lex | URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj | accessed 2026-09-21]

3. Duties, HS Codes, and Tariffs

Item class	HS code (6-digit)	Source
EVE LF105 lithium-ion cells (LFP)	8507.60	[Claim \| Src: WCO HS 2022 \| URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Battery management systems (PCB assemblies) for LF105 packs	8537.10	[Claim \| Src: WCO HS 2022 \| URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Static converters / inverter assemblies paired with LF105 storage	8504.40	[Claim \| Src: WCO HS 2022 \| URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Spare parts for LF105 packs (brackets, busbars, enclosures)	7326.90 / 7616.99	[Claim \| Src: WCO HS 2022 \| URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx \| accessed 2026-09-21]

Duty and tax rates: PENDING — lookup required against the Rwanda Revenue Authority tariff database at https://www.rra.gov.rw/ and the China Customs HS query at http://www.customs.gov.cn/. [Claim | Src: Rwanda Revenue Authority | URL: https://www.rra.gov.rw/ | accessed 2026-09-21] (UNCERTAIN — model assumption: Rwanda EAC CET 25% + 18% VAT standard; confirm per shipment.)

Disclaimer: Tradvolt does not warrant duty rates, VAT, or statutory fees. Rates must be confirmed by the licensed customs broker at the time of shipment. This SOP does not constitute legal or fiscal advice.

4. Step Sequence

Step #	Action	Owner	Input doc	Output doc	Done-when
1	Capture exporter, consignee, Incoterms 2020 term, and cargo description (EVE LF105 cells and/or LF105-based modules).	Sales Coordinator	Purchase order from buyer	Internal shipment intake form `TV-SHIP-INTAKE-v1.docx`	All five fields completed and signed by sales lead.
2	Identify HS code per WCO nomenclature for each line item (LF105 cells, BMS, inverters, parts).	Trade Compliance Officer	EVE LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07), packing list draft	HS classification worksheet `TV-HS-CLASS-v1.xlsx`	Each line carries one 6-digit HS code with WCO justification note.
3	Screen each line against dual-use control lists (PRC MOFCOM dual-use list and Wassenaar reference; consult destination list as required).	Trade Compliance Officer	HS classification worksheet, dual-use list copy	Dual-use screening record `TV-DUALUSE-SCREEN-v1.pdf`	Each line marked "controlled — license required", "controlled — exempt", or "non-controlled" with list reference cited.
4	Determine license-issuing authority and document package required for submission.	Trade Compliance Officer	Dual-use screening record	License requirement memo `TV-LIC-MEMO-v1.docx`	Memo names the authority, the legal basis, and the expected document set; reviewed by Compliance Manager.
5	Compile dossier (end-use statement, consignee certificate, MSDS, EVE LF105 datasheet per LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07, UN 38.3 test summary) and submit license application.	Trade Compliance Officer	License requirement memo, buyer end-use letter	Filed license application reference number	Reference number received from issuing authority; logged in `TV-LIC-LOG-v1.xlsx`.
6	Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, and customs declaration aligned with the agreed Incoterms 2020 term.	Freight Forwarder	Sales contract, packing list final	Commercial invoice `TV-INV-CN-RW.pdf`, packing list `TV-PKL-CN-RW.pdf`	Incoterms 2020 code (FCA/FOB/CIF/DAP) stated in invoice; HS code matches classification worksheet.
7	Pre-dispatch AQL inspection per ISO 2859-1:1999, General Inspection Level II, AQL 1.0 for critical / 2.5 for major, applied to LF105 cells/modules against EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07).	QC Inspector	EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07), OEM QC checklist `TV-QC-LFP-v1.docx`, ISO 2859-1:1999 tables	Inspection report `TV-AQL-RPT-v1.pdf`	Sample size drawn; pass/fail recorded; photos attached; report countersigned by factory rep.
8	Issue transport document (FIATA FBL for multimodal, or ocean B/L) referencing HS codes and license number.	Freight Forwarder	Commercial invoice, license reference	Transport document `TV-TD-CN-RW.pdf`	Document carries license number; consignee and notify-party fields match the contract.
9	Dispatch and track shipment from Shanghai/Shenzhen → Dar es Salaam → overland to Kigali; share milestones with buyer.	Logistics Coordinator	Transport document	Tracking log `TV-TRACK-CN-RW.xlsx`	ETD and ETA confirmed; buyer receives weekly status until delivery.
10	Coordinate clearance at destination, file import declaration with Rwanda Customs, and confirm duty payment.	Dest. Clearance Agent	Transport document, commercial invoice, packing list, license copy	Cargo release note `TV-CLR-RW.pdf`	Goods released to consignee; signed delivery receipt filed.

Out-of-SOP post-shipment actions (records archiving and post-shipment compliance review) are performed by the Trade Compliance Officer and Compliance Manager respectively, and feed the compliance register maintained by Tradvolt. They are not enumerated in the 10 mandatory screening steps above because they do not gate dispatch.

5. Timeline and Dependencies

Phase	Indicative duration	Predecessor (dependency)	Cost slot
Intake and HS classification	2 working days	Signed purchase order	Internal — indicative
Dual-use screening and license filing	5–15 working days (UNCERTAIN — depends on issuing authority workload) — CRITICAL PATH	Step 2 output	License fees — indicative
AQL pre-dispatch inspection	1–2 working days	LF105 cells/modules ready at factory	Inspection cost — indicative
Origin customs export declaration	1 working day	License issued (if required)	Export clearance — indicative
Ocean transit Shanghai / Shenzhen → Dar es Salaam	20–28 days (UNCERTAIN — carrier schedule)	Vessel departure	Ocean freight — indicative
Overland transit Dar es Salaam → Kigali	3–5 days	Discharge at port	Inland transport — indicative
Rwanda import clearance and duty payment	2–4 days	Document set complete	Duty & VAT — PENDING — lookup
Total cycle (working days)	34–57	—	—

All cost figures are indicative and may vary with market rates. Final costs are confirmed in the commercial quotation issued per RFQ.

6. Document Checklist

TV-SHIP-INTAKE-v1.docx — shipment intake form
TV-HS-CLASS-v1.xlsx — HS classification worksheet
TV-DUALUSE-SCREEN-v1.pdf — dual-use screening record
TV-LIC-MEMO-v1.docx — license requirement memo
TV-LIC-LOG-v1.xlsx — license application log
TV-INV-CN-RW.pdf — commercial invoice (Incoterms 2020)
TV-PKL-CN-RW.pdf — packing list
TV-QC-LFP-v1.docx — EVE LF105 OEM QC checklist (against LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07)
TV-AQL-RPT-v1.pdf — AQL inspection report (ISO 2859-1:1999, Level II, AQL 1.0 critical / 2.5 major)
TV-TD-CN-RW.pdf — FIATA / ocean transport document
TV-TRACK-CN-RW.xlsx — shipment tracking log
TV-CLR-RW.pdf — Rwanda cargo release note

7. OEM-Defined Limits (EVE LF105)

Per the EVE-LF105 Product Specification (LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07), dated 2023-04-18, the datasheet defines nominal capacity and nominal voltage. Charge voltage upper limit, cell-level energy in Wh, and the recommended operating SOC window are not stated in LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07 and must be requested from the OEM per shipment. [Claim | Src: EVE Energy product page | URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en | accessed 2026-09-21]

Parameter	Value (per EVE-LF105 Product Specification LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07)	Source
Nominal capacity	105 Ah	[Claim \| Src: EVE Energy product page \| URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Nominal voltage	3.2 V	[Claim \| Src: EVE Energy product page \| URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Recommended charge voltage upper limit	NOT STATED in LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07 — request from OEM per shipment	[Claim \| Src: EVE Energy product page \| URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Cell-level energy in Wh	NOT STATED in LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07 — derive from Ah × V per shipment (model assumption: 105 Ah × 3.2 V = 336 Wh; confirm against OEM)	[Claim \| Src: EVE Energy product page \| URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en \| accessed 2026-09-21]
Operating SOC window	NOT STATED in LF105-LFP-2023 Rev.07 — request from OEM per shipment (model assumption: 10–90%)	[Claim \| Src: EVE Energy product page \| URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en \| accessed 2026-09-21]
UN 38.3 transport test summary (T.1–T.8)	Test summary required per Section 38.3, UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7	[Claim \| Src: UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 \| URL: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/ST-SG-AC.10-11-Rev.7e.pdf \| accessed 2026-09-21]

8. RFQ and Operational Checklist

Use the printable checklist below to brief your freight forwarder and customs broker before booking. Request a binding quotation through the RFQ form below, or download the SOP intake / checklist packet.

Request Quote (RFQ) Download SOP Checklist (PDF)

9. Notes and Caveats

Dual-use control status must be re-verified for every shipment; control lists and exemptions change. [Claim | Src: WCO HS 2022 | URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx | accessed 2026-09-21]
If the consignee is a public-sector or defense-linked entity in Rwanda, additional end-use assurances may be required regardless of HS classification.
For EVE LF105 cells and packs above the Wh thresholds stated in §7, dangerous goods documentation under IMDG / IATA DGR applies, supported by the UN 38.3 (T.1–T.8) test summary. [Claim | Src: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations | URL: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ | accessed 2026-09-21] [Claim | Src: UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7 | URL: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/ST-SG-AC.10-11-Rev.7e.pdf | accessed 2026-09-21]
AQL levels (1.0 critical / 2.5 major) and General Inspection Level II are anchored to ISO 2859-1:1999. [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 | URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/1141.html | accessed 2026-09-21]

© 2026 Tradvolt. This SOP is an internal procedural reference. It does not constitute legal advice. Always confirm current rules with the competent authority before exporting. Equipment-specific limits (cell voltage, Wh values, SOC window) must be re-verified against the EVE-LF105 Product Specification revision in force at the time of shipment.