Sony SR44 Silver Oxide Watch Battery from China
Sony SR44 silver oxide batteries are compact primary cells (volume <300 cm³) designed for precision timepieces and medical devices. Classified under HTS 8506.40.10 for their silver oxide composition and small external volume. These provide stable voltage for low-drain applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label batteries clearly with chemistry type (silver oxide) and capacity to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Package in child-resistant blister packs if marketed for consumer sale to meet CPSC requirements
• Confirm non-rechargeable status; rechargeable silver-zinc cells would classify differently under 8507