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