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A76/LR44 Zinc Air Button Battery from Japan

A76/LR44 zinc-air 1.4V button cell activates upon air exposure, used in hearing aids and pagers. Classifies in HTS 8506.80.0010 as primary button battery with oxygen depolarizer chemistry.

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

Zinc-air cells ship with protective tabs; damaged seals cause premature activation and duty disputes

Lower voltage (1.4V) distinguishes from alkaline LR44 equivalents for proper HTS selection

Hearing aid zinc-air batteries often get medical duty treatment - verify end-use certificates