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Energizer LR44 Silver Oxide Button Cell Battery from Mexico

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.

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

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