Renata Lithium 3V Watch Battery SR44 from China
Precision lithium battery for quartz watches and medical devices like thermometers. HTS 8506.50.00.90 covers this primary lithium cell due to its manganese dioxide cathode. Known for 10-year shelf life and stable voltage output.
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
• Provide test summary per UN38.3 Section 38.3.5 for all lithium primary cell shipments
• Segregate from oxidizing materials in storage/shipping to prevent thermal runaway risks
• Use tamper-evident packaging and include 'Inspected and Passed' stickers for customs clearance