Panasonic Industrial Air-Zinc Primary Battery LR44 from China
The LR44 air-zinc battery powers medical devices, toys, and instruments with its reliable voltage output from zinc-air reaction. As a primary cell, it cannot be recharged and fits the air-zinc subheading precisely. Used in high-volume industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier declarations confirming non-rechargeable status per HTS definitions
• Use child-resistant packaging for consumer batteries to meet CPSC standards
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for zinc compounds in battery imports