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%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
• 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