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
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
• Specify anti-corrosion coating specs and anode compatibility in technical datasheets
• Avoid declaring as scrap metal; provide end-use statements confirming battery assembly