Panasonic Alkaline C Cell Primary Battery from China
Heavy-duty C-size alkaline manganese dioxide battery for lanterns, toys, and portable radios. HTS 8506.10.00.90 covers this as a non-button, non-lithium primary cell with MnO2 cathode. Non-rechargeable design ensures one-time use with high capacity output.
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits verifying 'primary cell' status (non-rechargeable) to prevent 8506.50 misclassification
• Use UN-approved battery boxes for sea freight; air shipments require stricter lithium-exclusion proofs