Duracell Procell PC1604 Air-Zinc Primary Battery from Japan
The Duracell Procell PC1604 is a non-rechargeable AA-sized air-zinc primary battery using zinc anode and oxygen cathode, designed for professional and industrial applications. It falls under HTS 8506.60.0090 as an 'other' air-zinc primary battery not specified elsewhere in the subheading. These batteries provide long-lasting power without recharge capability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify battery chemistry via manufacturer specs to confirm air-zinc (zinc-air) classification; test for oxygen cathode dependency
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and UN38.3 transport certification for lithium-free primary cells to clear customs smoothly
• Label clearly as 'primary/non-rechargeable' to prevent confusion with secondary batteries under 8507