HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8507.30 – Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
HS code 8507.30 is the 6-digit subheading for electric accumulators, nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). It is used for niCd cordless tool batteries, emergency lighting NiCd batteries, medical device NiCd batteries, aircraft NiCd batteries and industrial backup NiCd batteries.
What HS 8507.30 covers
This HS code covers nickel-cadmium (NiCd) electric accumulators, which, despite declining use due to environmental concerns over cadmium, still hold niche markets in international trade. NiCd batteries are known for their robustness, long cycle life, and reliable performance in extreme temperatures, as well as their ability to deliver high current. They are still traded for specific industrial applications, emergency lighting, medical equipment, and older cordless power tools where their unique characteristics are valued or where legacy systems are in place. The trade involves specialized manufacturers and distributors, often catering to industrial clients or replacement markets, with strict regulations governing their import and export in many regions due to environmental impact.
- Covers
- NiCd cordless tool batteries
- Emergency lighting NiCd batteries
- Medical device NiCd batteries
- Aircraft NiCd batteries
- Industrial backup NiCd batteries
- Rechargeable NiCd cells
- Examples
- Saft NiCd batteries
- Varta NiCd cells
- GP NiCd packs (legacy)
- Panasonic NiCd (legacy products)
Codes often confused with 8507.30
Common mistake. These are distinct from nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (850750) due to the presence of cadmium, and from other rechargeable chemistries. They are accumulators, not primary cells.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850730, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850730 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.6% 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 Germany $167M 18% of world exports
- 2 France $147M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $143M 16% of world exports
World total: $922M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $87M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $69M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $66M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $904M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8507.30 3
Brazil splits HS 8507.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8507.30.1 Weighing 2,500 kg or lessDe peso inferior ou igual a 2.500 kg Group
- 8507.30.11 Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, 15 Ah or lessDe capacidade inferior ou igual a 15 Ah
- 8507.30.19 Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, over 15 AhOutros
- 8507.30.90 Nickel-cadmium accumulators, over 2,500 kgOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8507.30
What is HS code 850730?
HS code 850730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This HS code covers nickel-cadmium (NiCd) electric accumulators, which, despite declining use due to environmental concerns over cadmium, still hold niche markets in international trade. NiCd batteries are known for their robustness, long cycle life, and reliable performance in extreme temperatures, as well as their ability to deliver high current. They are still traded for specific industrial applications, emergency lighting, medical equipment, and older cordless power tools where their unique characteristics are valued or where legacy systems are in place. The trade involves specialized manufacturers and distributors, often catering to industrial clients or replacement markets, with strict regulations governing their import and export in many regions due to environmental impact.
What products fall under HS code 850730?
NiCd cordless tool batteries, Emergency lighting NiCd batteries, Medical device NiCd batteries, Aircraft NiCd batteries, Industrial backup NiCd batteries, Rechargeable NiCd cells
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850730?
These are distinct from nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (850750) due to the presence of cadmium, and from other rechargeable chemistries. They are accumulators, not primary cells.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850730?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850730 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($167M, 18% of world exports), France ($147M) and the United States ($143M). World exports came to about $922M, 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 850730?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850730 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($87M, 9.6% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($69M) and Germany ($66M). World imports came to about $904M, 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 850730 structured?
HS code 850730 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850730?
Brazil splits HS code 850730 into 3 NCM codes: 8507.30.11 (Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, 15 Ah or less), 8507.30.19 (Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, over 15 Ah), 8507.30.90 (Nickel-cadmium accumulators, over 2,500 kg). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.