Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Air-Zinc Battery from China

Primary air-zinc batteries utilize zinc anodes and oxygen from the air as the cathode, providing high energy density for consumer electronics. This AA-sized battery is non-rechargeable and designed for long-lasting performance in devices like remote controls and cameras. Classified under HTS 8506.60.00 as air-zinc primary cells.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]

Import Tips

Verify battery chemistry certification to confirm air-zinc classification; mislabeling as alkaline can lead to reclassification

Include MSDS and UN38.3 test reports in documentation for safe transport of primary cells

Avoid common pitfalls like improper packaging that risks short-circuiting during shipping