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Bulk Mercuric Oxide Micro Cells for Instruments

> An assortment of micro mercuric oxide cells (sizes 10mm-20mm diameter) for scientific instruments and medical devices. These primary cells provide long shelf life and stable output, and are classified under tariff item 8506.30.00. The assortment is a single consignment of mercuric oxide primary cells.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%—7%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇺🇸United States7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%

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Alternative Classifications

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8506.10.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If any cells are manganese dioxide-based

Different chemistry changes the classification for those cells.

8506.90.00Lower: Free vs 7%

If the assortment includes parts or accessories

Parts are classified separately from complete cells.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• > Ensure each cell's volume is under 300 cm³, as the tariff item applies to individual cells

• Declare the total mercury content, as it may be subject to environmental controls

• Provide a detailed packing list to help CBSA verify the classification of each cell type

Related Products under Tariff item 8506.30.00

511 Mercuric Oxide Zinc-Air Equivalent Battery

> A compact mercuric oxide primary battery in the 511 size, designed for small calculators and toys. Its external volume is under 300 cm³, and it provides high capacity in a button cell format. This product falls under tariff item 8506.30.00 as a mercuric oxide primary cell.

LR44 Mercuric Oxide Button Cell Battery

> A small round LR44 mercuric oxide button cell battery with an external volume under 300 cm³, used in watches, calculators, and small electronics. Its mercuric oxide chemistry and compact size place it under tariff item 8506.30.00.

PX13 Mercuric Oxide Hearing Aid Battery

> A PX13 mercuric oxide miniature battery designed for early hearing aids, with a volume not exceeding 300 cm³. It is a primary cell with mercuric oxide chemistry, historically used for low-voltage, long-life applications. This product is classified under tariff item 8506.30.00.

PX625 Mercuric Oxide Hearing Aid Battery

> A PX625 mercuric oxide battery designed specifically for hearing aids, offering high energy density and stable voltage. Its external volume is under 300 cm³, and it is a primary cell with mercuric oxide chemistry. This product falls under tariff item 8506.30.00.

PX625 Mercuric Oxide Watch Battery

> A PX625 mercuric oxide cylindrical battery used in vintage cameras and watches, with an external volume under 300 cm³. It delivers a stable 1.35V output and meets the criteria for a mercuric oxide primary cell. This product falls under tariff item 8506.30.00.

PX76A Mercuric Oxide Photo Equipment Battery

> A PX76A mercuric oxide cell used in vintage light meters and photographic exposure meters requiring precise voltage stability. Its external volume is under 300 cm³, and it is a primary cell with mercuric oxide chemistry. This product is classified under tariff item 8506.30.00.