Orbtronic 18650 Protected Cell from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
28.4%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.900%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