LiPol 18650 2600mAh Protected Cell from Canada
Consumer 18650 cell with integrated PCB protection circuit limiting overcharge, over-discharge, and short circuits. 2600mAh capacity with 3.7V output for flashlight and hobby applications. Still classifies as 8507.60.00 since protection circuit is integral battery component.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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 need UL2054 or IEC62133 certification; unprotected cells prohibited for consumer sale
• PCB adds 10-15% weight; declare total lithium content including protection components
• Verify protection parameters (2.5V cutoff, 4.25V max) match datasheet specs