HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8506.80 – Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc)
HS code 8506.80 is the 6-digit subheading for cells and batteries, primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc). It is used for alkaline AA batteries, alkaline AAA batteries, alkaline C batteries, alkaline D batteries and 9V alkaline batteries.
What HS 8506.80 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for primary (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries that are not specifically covered by other, more defined chemistries like manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, or air-zinc. This typically includes common alkaline batteries, carbon-zinc batteries, and other less prevalent primary cell types. These general-purpose batteries are widely traded globally, powering a vast array of consumer electronics, toys, remote controls, and household devices. The trade volume is immense, driven by everyday consumer demand, with manufacturing hubs in Asia supplying markets worldwide. Importers range from large retail chains to industrial distributors, reflecting the ubiquitous nature of these power sources.
- Covers
- Alkaline AA batteries
- Alkaline AAA batteries
- Alkaline C batteries
- Alkaline D batteries
- 9V alkaline batteries
- Carbon-zinc batteries
- Heavy duty batteries
- Examples
- Duracell Coppertop
- Energizer Max
- Panasonic Everyday Power
- Eveready Gold
- AmazonBasics Alkaline
Codes often confused with 8506.80
Common mistake. This code is for 'other' primary cells, so it's crucial to ensure the battery is not a lithium (850650) or air-zinc (850660) primary cell, or a rechargeable accumulator (8507 series).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850680, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850680 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $97M 20% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $90M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$32M 6.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $487M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $142M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $40M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $39M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $736M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8506.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8506.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8506.80.10 Other primary cells and batteries, up to 300 cm³Com volume exterior não superior a 300 cm³
- 8506.80.90 Other primary cells and batteries, over 300 cm³Outras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8506.80
What is HS code 850680?
HS code 850680 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc). This HS code serves as a residual category for primary (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries that are not specifically covered by other, more defined chemistries like manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, or air-zinc. This typically includes common alkaline batteries, carbon-zinc batteries, and other less prevalent primary cell types. These general-purpose batteries are widely traded globally, powering a vast array of consumer electronics, toys, remote controls, and household devices. The trade volume is immense, driven by everyday consumer demand, with manufacturing hubs in Asia supplying markets worldwide. Importers range from large retail chains to industrial distributors, reflecting the ubiquitous nature of these power sources.
What products fall under HS code 850680?
Alkaline AA batteries, Alkaline AAA batteries, Alkaline C batteries, Alkaline D batteries, 9V alkaline batteries, Carbon-zinc batteries, Heavy duty batteries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850680?
This code is for 'other' primary cells, so it's crucial to ensure the battery is not a lithium (850650) or air-zinc (850660) primary cell, or a rechargeable accumulator (8507 series).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850680?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850680 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 20% of world exports), Malaysia ($90M) and Vietnam (about $32M). World exports came to about $487M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850680?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850680 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($142M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($40M) and the Philippines ($39M). World imports came to about $736M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850680 structured?
HS code 850680 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850680?
Brazil splits HS code 850680 into 2 NCM codes: 8506.80.10 (Other primary cells and batteries, up to 300 cm³), 8506.80.90 (Other primary cells and batteries, over 300 cm³). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.