Maxell Lithium 3016 Button Cell from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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)