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LED Flashlight Battery Compartment Housing from Japan

This plastic housing holds dry batteries in portable LED flashlights powered by their own energy source, separate from vehicle lighting equipment of heading 8512. It ensures secure battery placement and electrical connectivity for self-contained operation. Classified under 8513.90.40.00 as a part of portable electric lamps.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the part is exclusively for battery-powered portable lamps, not mains-operated or vehicle lights; include technical specs showing self-contained energy use; avoid misclassification by documenting incompatibility with heading 8512 items