PX13 Mercuric Oxide Hearing Aid Battery from Japan
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 — 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
• 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