Battery Pack for AMR Electricity Meters from Germany
Lithium-thionyl chloride battery module powering automatic meter reading (AMR) functions in smart electricity meters during outages. Falls under HTS 9028.90.00 as an accessory principally for electricity supply meters. Provides 10+ years of backup for data retention.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Mandatory UN38.3 lithium battery test summary and MSDS for air/ground transport
• FCC modular approval if >10dB gain; declare as 'meter battery only'
• Avoid reclassification to 8507 by providing integration schematics