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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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