Energizer LR44 Silver Oxide Button Cell Battery

The Energizer LR44 is a small alkaline silver oxide button cell battery with an external volume under 300 cm³, commonly used in watches, calculators, and small electronics. It falls under HTS 8506.40.10 due to its silver oxide chemistry and compact size meeting the volume limit. This classification applies to primary cells that are non-rechargeable.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8506.50.00Same rate: 37.7%

If alkaline manganese dioxide chemistry

Alkaline primary cells fall under 8506.50 regardless of size, distinguished by electrolyte and cathode composition

8506.10.00Same rate: 37.7%

If mercury oxide based

Mercury oxide primary cells are separately classified in 8506.10 due to different chemical properties

8506.90.00Same rate: 37.7%

If sold as parts or components only

Battery parts or incomplete assemblies without full cell functionality go to 8506.90

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify battery dimensions do not exceed 300 cm³ external volume with precise measurements to confirm HTS 8506.40.10 classification

Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and UN38.3 test reports for lithium-free silver oxide cells to comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations

Avoid misclassification as alkaline batteries (8506.50); ensure silver oxide composition is documented via supplier specs

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