Sony Zinc-Air 13DA Disposable Cell from Germany
Sony 13DA zinc-air primary battery serves in-the-ear hearing aids, activated by air exposure for reliable performance. Classified HTS 8506.60.0090 as other air-zinc excluding specific formats. Provides consistent power for compact devices.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Validate Japanese JIS battery standards compliance in import paperwork
• Specify 'non-spillable primary' status for air-zinc to ease transportation
• Conduct random cathode analysis to confirm oxygen dependency vs. alkaline