PX13 Mercuric Oxide Hearing Aid Battery from China
PX13 mercuric oxide miniature battery for early hearing aids, volume not exceeding 300 cm³. HTS 8506.30.1000 covers these small mercuric oxide primary cells. Historically used for low-voltage, long-life applications.
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
• Confirm battery is primary (non-rechargeable) as rechargeable would change classification
• Provide RoHS exemption documentation for mercury content where applicable
• Package to prevent short-circuiting during transport per UN manual requirements