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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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