Battery Carbons for Zinc-Carbon Dry Cells from Germany
Cylindrical graphite rods functioning as positive electrodes (battery carbons) in disposable zinc-carbon primary batteries, conducting electrical current during discharge. Falls under HTS 8545.90.40.00 as other carbon articles for electrical purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide battery assembly diagrams showing carbon rod positioning as positive electrode
• Certify as primary (non-rechargeable) components to distinguish from accumulator parts
• Declare exact graphite density and porosity specs for customs verification