Maxell Lithium 3016 Button Cell from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Leverage hearing aid battery exemptions from some UN38.3 altitude/thermal tests
• Mark cells with '+' polarity orientation to prevent reverse insertion damage
• Coordinate with freight forwarder for SP A45 small cell exemptions (under 1g lithium)