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Maxell Lithium 3016 Button Cell from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)