AG13/LR44 Alkaline Button Cell Battery

AG13/LR44 is a 1.5V alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide button battery, commonly used in toys, remotes, and medical devices like thermometers. Classified under HTS 8506.80.0010 as an other primary button/coin cell battery due to its non-rechargeable design and coin-like form factor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8507.10.00Higher: 53.5% vs 37.7%

If silver oxide rechargeable variant

Certain silver-based button cells designed for recharge shift to lead-acid/secondary accumulators in 8507.

8506.10.00Same rate: 37.7%

If manganese dioxide cylindrical primary cells

Same chemistry but cylindrical form (not button/coin) classified separately in 8506.10.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 37.7%

If sold as electrical connection modules

If marketed primarily as circuit board connectors rather than power source, may fall under electrical machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify mercury content <5ppm per EPA rules; provide lab analysis certificates for customs clearance

Package in consumer-ready blister packs to distinguish from industrial bulk; misdeclared bulk may trigger 8506.90 scrutiny