Eneloop AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery from China
The Eneloop AA is a popular nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery with 1900mAh capacity, known for low self-discharge. It falls under HTS 8507.50.00.00 as a standard NiMH battery used in consumer electronics like cameras and toys. These cylindrical cells are rectangular in cross-section for tariff purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.4%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify battery chemistry certification as NiMH via MSDS; misclassification as lithium-ion leads to audits
• Include UN38.3 transport certification for air/sea shipping; label as rechargeable NiMH
• Avoid common pitfall of importing in consumer packs without separating battery classification from packaging