Panasonic Industrial Air-Zinc Primary Battery LR44 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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