AAA Alkaline Battery from Japan

A miniature cylindrical alkaline-manganese primary battery in AAA size, designed for small electronics such as laser pointers and hearing aids. This non-rechargeable cell offers high energy density in a slim format, making it a common consumer item. It is classified as an 'other' primary battery under tariff item 8506.80.90 because it does not fit into more specific subheadings for button cells or lithium chemistries.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required

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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8506809000; Equal To 8506809000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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Import Tips

• Ensure the batteries are clearly marked as non-rechargeable to avoid misclassification under rechargeable battery headings

• Verify that the packaging complies with Canadian Consumer Product Safety regulations for button cell accessibility if sold with devices

• Keep commercial invoices with the country of origin to claim any applicable preferential tariff treatment under free trade agreements