Energizer L544BPZ Zinc-Air Hearing Aid Battery from Japan
Energizer L544BPZ is a size 10 yellow-tab zinc-air primary battery specifically for hearing aids, featuring air-activated cathode for extended life. Classified under HTS 8506.60.0090 as 'other' air-zinc primary batteries excluding button cells. It delivers stable voltage until tab removal activates oxygen reaction.
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
• Provide hearing aid compatibility certification if marketed for medical use to support tariff classification
• Ensure packaging specifies 'activate by removing tab' to distinguish from alkaline primaries
• Comply with IATA dangerous goods rules even for small primary cells; declare as UN3336 if applicable