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Electricity Meter Battery Backup Module from Germany

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 — 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

• 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