8506.90.00.00/Lithium Primary Battery Cathode Sheets/Mexico

Lithium Primary Battery Cathode Sheets from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

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

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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