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8545.90.40.00/Battery Carbons for Zinc-Carbon Dry Cells/Japan

Battery Carbons for Zinc-Carbon Dry Cells from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Battery Carbons for Zinc-Carbon Dry Cells from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8545.90.40.00