AG13/LR44 Alkaline Button Cell Battery from Japan
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.
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
• 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