Alkaline C Battery from Japan
Cylindrical alkaline primary cell in C size for flashlights, toys, and medium-power devices. Falls under HTS 8506.80.00 as other primary batteries not fitting button, lithium, or specialty chemistries. Offers longer life than zinc-carbon equivalents.
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
• Size standardization critical; mismatches lead to returns—verify IEC/ANSI dimensions
• RoHS compliance voluntary but expected; declare absence of cadmium and lead
• Shelf-life testing recommended; alkaline cells store up to 10 years