LR44 Mercuric Oxide Button Cell Battery from Japan
A small round LR44 mercuric oxide button cell battery with external volume under 300 cm³, used in watches, calculators, and small electronics. Classified under HTS 8506.30.1000 due to its mercuric oxide chemistry and compact size meeting the volume limit. Provides stable voltage for low-drain devices.
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
• Verify battery volume does not exceed 300 cm³ with precise measurements to avoid reclassification
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing mercury content for customs and EPA compliance
• Label shipments with UN 2803 hazardous material markings and proper hazmat documentation