HS HEADING 8506

Cells and batteries; primary

HEADING

8506

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This heading covers primary cells and batteries, which are categorized by their specific chemical composition. The subheadings distinguish between types such as manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, and air-zinc. It also includes a category for other primary cells and batteries that do not fall into those specific chemical groups. Finally, it lists parts of these primary cells and batteries as a separate classification.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (7)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8506.10

Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide

8506.30

Cells and batteries; primary, mercuric oxide

8506.40

Cells and batteries; primary, silver oxide

8506.50

Cells and batteries; primary, lithium

8506.60

Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc

8506.80

Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc)

8506.90

Cells and batteries; primary, parts thereof

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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