Zinc Chloride Flashlight Battery
A heavy-duty zinc chloride primary battery optimized for flashlights with high current draw. 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 using zinc chloride electrolyte.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the batteries are not for smoke detector manufacturing
Other primary batteries are classified here when the end-use condition is not met.
If the battery is manganese dioxide type and not for smoke detectors
Manganese dioxide primary cells are classified under this heading in other cases.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the 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
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