Lithium Primary Battery Cathode Sheets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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