Kodak Max 123 Lithium-Free Alkaline Battery from China
CR123-sized alkaline manganese dioxide primary cell alternative for cameras and lights, explicitly lithium-free. Classified under HTS 8506.10.00.90 as other non-lithium primaries despite 123 form factor. Matches performance of lithium types without hazmat complications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Highlight 'non-lithium' in all docs to avoid 8506.30 confusion and simplified air shipping
• Test for voltage consistency; 3V alkaline must prove stable output