18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Cell from China
Cylindrical 18650 lithium-ion battery cell with 3.7V nominal voltage and capacities typically ranging from 2000-3500mAh, used in consumer electronics like flashlights and power tools. Classified under HTS 8507.60.00.90 as a lithium-ion storage battery, not rectangular (including square), distinguishing it from prismatic or pouch cells in other subheadings. Does not include battery packs or assemblies with protective circuitry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0625%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain UN38.3 transportation certification as lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods; declare exact lithium content per cell; avoid shipping via air without proper IATA packaging