Electricity Meter Battery Backup Module from China
Lithium-thionyl chloride battery holder and circuit for retaining meter data during power outages in electricity meters. Dedicated accessory under HTS 9028.90.00.40 for reliable operation in supply meters. Ensures non-volatile memory retention for billing integrity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• UN38.3 transport certification for lithium batteries mandatory
• Specify retention time (e.g
• 10 years) linking to meter function
• Dangerous goods declarations if shipping air freight