Orbtronic 18650 Protected Cell from Japan

Single 18650 lithium-ion cell with integrated protection PCB for safe standalone use in flashlights. While PCB technically makes it a 'part,' single protected cells imported separately classified HTS 8507.60.00.90 as other lithium batteries. Protection prevents overcharge/discharge.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Protected cells still require lithium battery shipping papers; verify PCB functionality; consumer packaging affects retail classification

Orbtronic 18650 Protected Cell from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8507.60.00.90