Lithium Primary Battery Cathode Sheets from China
Pre-cut cathode sheets made from manganese dioxide and lithium compounds for use in CR123A lithium primary batteries. These sheets form the positive electrode in the non-rechargeable cell assembly. HTS 8506.90.00.00 covers such specialized electrochemical components of primary cells.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide chemical composition certificates to confirm primary battery materials (e.g
• no nickel-cadmium)
• Ensure packaging labels distinguish from rechargeable battery components to prevent CBP reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare based on specialized electrochemical processing value