Maxell Lithium 3016 Button Cell

Ultra-thin 3V lithium cell for hearing aids and slim electronics. Falls under HTS 8506.50.00.90 as unspecified lithium primary cell. Provides high energy density in miniature form factor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

8518.90.20Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If parts of hearing aid microphone assemblies

Hearing aid components including batteries classify under 8518 sound equipment.

8506.10.00Same rate: 37.7%

If silver-zinc rather than lithium chemistry

Alternative primary cell chemistries have dedicated subheadings.

9018.19.55Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If integral to electro-medical apparatus

Batteries purpose-made for medical instruments classify as instrument parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Leverage hearing aid battery exemptions from some UN38.3 altitude/thermal tests

β€’ Mark cells with '+' polarity orientation to prevent reverse insertion damage

β€’ Coordinate with freight forwarder for SP A45 small cell exemptions (under 1g lithium)

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