Heading 8506

Primary cells and primary batteries; parts thereof

14 declarable lines

Heading 8506 covers primary cells and primary batteries, which are non-rechargeable, and parts of those cells and batteries. The heading splits first by chemistry, including manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, air-zinc, and other. Several chemistry groups have separate lines for button and coin cells, and the mercuric oxide and silver oxide groups also split by external volume.

Products in this heading

AA alkaline batteries
AAA alkaline batteries
CR2032 lithium coin cell batteries
Silver oxide watch batteries
Zinc-air hearing aid batteries
Lantern batteries
Mercuric oxide button cells
Parts for primary cells and primary batteries

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the electrochemistry: manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, air-zinc, or other.
Decide whether the item is a button or coin cell, because several chemistries have separate lines for those forms.
For mercuric oxide and silver oxide, check the external volume against 300 cm3.
Confirm the item is a primary, non-rechargeable cell or battery, not a rechargeable storage battery.
If the item is a part, use the parts line rather than a cell or battery line.

Often confused with

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs
Rechargeable storage batteries are classified in heading 8507, not as primary batteries.
Heading 8507
Battery chargers
Chargers are static converters, not cells or batteries.
Heading 8504
Flashlights
Portable electric lamps with their own energy source are covered by heading 8513.
Heading 8513
Battery carbons
Carbon electrodes and battery carbons for electrical purposes are covered by heading 8545.
Heading 8545
Lead-acid car batteries
These are rechargeable storage batteries, not primary cells.
Heading 8507

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for alkaline AA batteries?

An alkaline AA battery is manganese dioxide, other than button or coin. It is classified under 8506.10.00.90, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

What is the duty on lithium coin cell batteries?

Lithium button and coin cell batteries are classified under 8506.50.00.10. The general (MFN) rate is 2.7%.

How do I classify silver oxide watch batteries?

If the item is a button or coin cell with external volume not exceeding 300 cm3, classify it under 8506.40.10.10. The general (MFN) rate is 2.7%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.