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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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