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CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)

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🇨🇳 ChinaNingde, Fujian, ChinaBattery Cells & StoragePublic (SHE: 300750)

Last verified: 2026-04-01

Risk Summary
Country RiskHighHQ in China (covered nation)
Entity List ExposureHighListed on 1 list
Ownership RiskHighChinese national owner
Supply Chain RiskHigh5 flagged nodes in 10-node chain
Domestic AlternativeLow20 allied/US options available
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Entity List Screening

ListAgencyStatusYear
BIS Entity ListBureau of Industry and SecurityNot Listed2026
OFAC SDN ListOffice of Foreign Assets ControlNot Listed2026
DOD Section 1260HDepartment of DefenseListed2023
UFLPA Entity ListCustoms and Border ProtectionNot Listed2026
SEC DisclosuresSecurities and Exchange CommissionNot Listed2026
IRS FEOC GuidanceInternal Revenue ServiceNot Listed2026

Ownership Structure

Zeng Yuqun (Chinese national, founder & chairman)
🇨🇳 ChinaIndividual / Shareholder
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)
🇨🇳 ChinaManufacturer

Source: SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, corporate registry data. Ownership percentages reflect most recent available disclosure.

Compliance Assessment

Chinese-headquartered company. Listed on DOD Section 1260H Chinese Military Companies list. Subject to FEOC restrictions under IRA for 45X/30D credits.

Key Factors

  • Headquartered in China, a covered nation under FEOC rules
  • Ownership: Public (SHE: 300750)
  • No current US domestic manufacturing operations
  • Listed on DOD Section 1260H (2023)
  • CATL is the world's largest battery manufacturer. Despite being the dominant supplier, its FEOC status means projects using CATL batteries cannot claim 45X manufacturing credits or full 30D EV credits under IRA.

Products & Equipment

LFP battery cellsNMC battery cellsBattery energy storage systemsEV batteries

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Data Sources

  • DOD Section 1260H List (June 2023)
  • SEC EDGAR - CATL 20-F Annual Report
  • Congressional Research Service - FEOC Definitions (2024)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance determinations should be verified with qualified legal counsel. Entity list data is sourced from publicly available federal databases and may not reflect the most recent updates.