Battery Pack for AMR Electricity Meters from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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