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Alkaline C Battery from Mexico

A cylindrical alkaline primary cell in C size for flashlights, toys, and medium-power devices. It falls under tariff item 8506.80.10 when imported for use in the manufacture of smoke detectors, as it is an 'other' primary battery not fitting more specific categories.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Confirm that the C batteries are for smoke detector assembly and keep end-use documentation

• Use tariff item 8506.80.10 to benefit from the lower duty rate

• Ensure the import documents clearly state the manufacturing purpose to avoid CBSA reclassification