Battery Compartment Housing for Flashlights from Mexico
Durable plastic or aluminum housing that securely holds dry or rechargeable batteries in handheld flashlights, falling under HTS 8513.90.2000 as a dedicated part for self-powered portable lamps. Designed to withstand drops and corrosion in tactical or everyday flashlights. Not suitable for fixed or vehicle lighting systems.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• Include CAD drawings or photos proving integration into flashlight battery port; label as 'flashlight battery housing'
• Ensure material composition declaration (e.g
• ABS plastic) to confirm not metal parts under separate stats