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RM625R Mercuric Oxide Instrument Battery

> An RM625R mercuric oxide battery for precision measuring instruments, with an external volume under 300 cm³. It offers long shelf life and stable voltage output, characteristic of mercuric oxide primary cells. This product falls under tariff item 8506.30.00.

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

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8506.10.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If the battery is manganese dioxide-based

Different chemistry changes the tariff classification.

8506.90.00Lower: Free vs 7%

If importing parts of batteries

Parts are classified separately from complete batteries.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• > Verify the battery is a primary cell and not rechargeable

• Check if the mercury content requires an import permit under Canadian environmental regulations

• Keep documentation showing the battery's chemical composition for CBSA review

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.

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.

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.