Panasonic Alkaline C Cell Primary Battery from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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