389 Silver Oxide Hearing Aid Battery from Germany
Size 389 silver oxide button cell (1.55V) designed for hearing instruments with low drain characteristics. Primary coin battery under HTS 8506.80.0010, specialized for medical audio devices.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Hearing aid batteries qualify for medical device duty reductions if properly documented with FDA registration
• Color coding (brown/orange) must match international standards (IEC 60086) for acceptance
• Avoid generic 'button cell' description - specify 'hearing instrument battery' for correct HTS