IMR 18350 Lithium Battery from Japan
IMR 18350 cylindrical lithium-ion/manganese (LiMn2O4) cell for compact high-drain applications like smaller flashlights. HTS 8507.60.00.90 covers all cylindrical lithium-ion batteries regardless of specific cathode chemistry. Smaller diameter than standard 18650.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• IMR chemistry has different safety profile—include material safety data; smaller size affects packaging density; verify cathode chemistry declaration