Tenergy NiCd Button Cell CR123 Replacement from China
Tenergy rechargeable NiCd button cell (3.6V, 800mAh) designed as eco-friendly replacement for CR123A primary lithium cells in flashlights. HTS 8507.30.80.90 covers this compact nickel-cadmium storage battery format. Coin-shaped but meets rectangular inclusion via assembly.
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
• Highlight 'rechargeable replacement' in descriptions to justify NiCd classification
• Test voltage compatibility to avoid consumer complaint-based re-examinations
• Package with warnings against primary charger use