Sanyo NiCd AA Rechargeable Battery from China
A single AA-sized nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery with 1.2V nominal voltage and 1000mAh capacity, designed for consumer electronics like remote controls and toys. It falls under HTS 8507.30.80.90 as a nickel-cadmium storage battery not specified elsewhere in the 'other' category. These batteries are rectangular and rectangular (including square) as per the heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Verify battery chemistry certification to confirm NiCd composition, as misclassification to NiMH (8507.60) is common
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials declaration during customs clearance
• Package in original retail blister packs to avoid bulk classification pitfalls