Battery Pack for AMR Electricity Meters from Japan
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 — 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%
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