Eneloop AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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