Sony NiMH AA Sealed Rechargeable Battery from China
A sealed nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) AA battery designed for high-drain devices like digital cameras and toys. Classified under HTS 8507.30.80.10 as a sealed nickel-cadmium storage battery equivalent, featuring a leak-proof construction with no maintenance required. It undergoes over 1000 charge-discharge cycles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify battery chemistry certification (NiCd or NiMH) matches sealed requirements; provide MSDS sheets for customs
• Ensure UN38.3 transportation certification for lithium-free NiCd batteries to avoid shipping delays
• Label with capacity (mAh), voltage, and recycling instructions per EPA regulations