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Varta NiCd 9V Rechargeable Battery from China

Six-cell nickel-cadmium battery in standard 9V PP3 format for smoke detectors and multimeters. Classified in HTS 8507.30.80 as other nickel-cadmium storage batteries. Provides consistent voltage under high-drain conditions.

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

Test for memory effect characteristics typical of NiCd to distinguish from NiMH

Declare exact cell configuration (e.g

6x1.2V) for proper battery identification

Comply with California Proposition 65 warnings for cadmium content