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Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Air-Zinc Battery from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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