Alkaline C Battery from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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