Zinc-Air Primary Battery Anode Cans from China

Steel or aluminum cans housing the zinc anode powder in hearing aid zinc-air primary batteries. These corrosion-resistant containers enable air activation for power generation in non-rechargeable cells. HTS 8506.90.00.00 applies to such primary battery casings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]

Import Tips

Specify anti-corrosion coating specs and anode compatibility in technical datasheets

Avoid declaring as scrap metal; provide end-use statements confirming battery assembly

Zinc-Air Primary Battery Anode Cans from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8506.90.00.00