CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery

The CR2032 is a 3V lithium manganese dioxide coin cell battery, 20mm diameter and 3.2mm thick, used in watches, calculators, and small electronics. It falls under HTS 8506.80.0010 as a primary button/coin cell battery that is non-rechargeable and delivers power through a primary chemical reaction. These are disposable cells not designed for recharging.

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.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 37.7%

If rechargeable/lithium-ion

Rechargeable coin cells like LIR2032 use secondary cells chemistry, classified in heading 8507 for electric accumulators.

8506.90.00Same rate: 37.7%

If imported as loose components/parts

Battery parts like individual anodes/cathodes without assembly fall under 8506.90, not complete primary cells.

8506.30Lower: 12.7% vs 37.7%

If mercurcury or silver oxide chemistry

Primary cells of specific chemistries like mercuric oxide or silver oxide have dedicated subheadings in 8506.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain UN38.3 test reports for lithium content compliance; coin cells often exceed 0.3g lithium limits requiring documentation

Label with exact chemistry (e.g

LiMnO2) and capacity; declare as primary non-rechargeable to avoid Chapter 85.07 duties