Maxell XR44 Air-Zinc Hearing Instrument Cell

Maxell XR44 (PR44 equivalent) zinc-air primary battery powers behind-the-ear hearing aids with stable 1.4V output via oxygen reduction. Falls under HTS 8506.60.0090 as other air-zinc primaries. Features extended runtime post-activation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8506.40Lower: 12.7% vs 37.7%

If lithium PR44 equivalent battery

Lithium primary button cells for similar applications classify separately under 8506.40.

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If part of complete microphone/hearing system

Hearing aid components including power sources may fall under 8518 for audio apparatus.

8501.10.40Higher: 39.4% vs 37.7%

If much larger industrial primary cell format

Oversized air-zinc cells for heavy equipment classify under general primary heading 8501.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Cross-reference ANSI battery size standards (PR44/675) in documentation for classification consistency

β€’ Include activation humidity test data to prove air-zinc mechanism

β€’ Avoid mixing lots with alkaline cells in same shipment to prevent inspection delays

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