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Panasonic Alkaline C Cell Primary Battery from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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