HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8507.50 – Electric accumulators; nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
HS code 8507.50 is the 6-digit subheading for electric accumulators, nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). It is used for hybrid vehicle battery packs (NiMH), rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries, cordless phone batteries and laptop battery packs (older models).
What HS 8507.50 covers
This HS code covers nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) electric accumulators, which emerged as a more environmentally friendly alternative to NiCd batteries, offering higher energy density without the toxic cadmium. These rechargeable batteries are widely traded for use in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), consumer electronics like cordless phones and rechargeable AA/AAA cells, and some power tools. The international trade is driven by the demand for reliable, moderately priced rechargeable power solutions, particularly in the automotive sector for HEVs and in the consumer market for everyday rechargeable batteries. Importers include automotive manufacturers and electronics companies, while exporters are often major battery producers in Asia.
- Covers
- Hybrid vehicle battery packs (NiMH)
- Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries
- Rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries
- Cordless phone batteries
- Laptop battery packs (older models)
- Electric shaver batteries
- Examples
- Toyota Prius battery (older generations)
- Panasonic Eneloop
- Duracell Rechargeable
- GP ReCyko
- Sanyo NiMH
Codes often confused with 8507.50
Common mistake. It's important to distinguish these from NiCd batteries (850730) due to the absence of cadmium, and from lithium-ion batteries (850760) which offer higher energy density for different applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850750, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850750 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% 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 Japan $1.2B 60% of world exports
- 2 China $309M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $97M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $646M 34% of world imports
- 2 Germany $138M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $135M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 8507.50 3
Brazil splits HS 8507.50 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8507.50.10 NiMH AA (HR6) rechargeable cells, 1.2 VDe tensão igual a 1,2 V, cilíndricos do tipo HR6 (AA)
- 8507.50.20 NiMH AAA (HR03) rechargeable cells, 1.2 VDe tensão igual a 1,2 V, cilíndricos do tipo HR03 (AAA)
- 8507.50.90 Other nickel-metal hydride accumulatorsOutros
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 8507.50
What is HS code 850750?
HS code 850750 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric accumulators; nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This HS code covers nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) electric accumulators, which emerged as a more environmentally friendly alternative to NiCd batteries, offering higher energy density without the toxic cadmium. These rechargeable batteries are widely traded for use in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), consumer electronics like cordless phones and rechargeable AA/AAA cells, and some power tools. The international trade is driven by the demand for reliable, moderately priced rechargeable power solutions, particularly in the automotive sector for HEVs and in the consumer market for everyday rechargeable batteries. Importers include automotive manufacturers and electronics companies, while exporters are often major battery producers in Asia.
What products fall under HS code 850750?
Hybrid vehicle battery packs (NiMH), Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, Rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries, Cordless phone batteries, Laptop battery packs (older models), Electric shaver batteries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850750?
It's important to distinguish these from NiCd batteries (850730) due to the absence of cadmium, and from lithium-ion batteries (850760) which offer higher energy density for different applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850750?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850750 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 60% of world exports), China ($309M) and Germany ($97M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 850750?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850750 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($646M, 34% of world imports), Germany ($138M) and Mexico ($135M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 850750 structured?
HS code 850750 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850750?
Brazil splits HS code 850750 into 3 NCM codes: 8507.50.10 (NiMH AA (HR6) rechargeable cells, 1.2 V), 8507.50.20 (NiMH AAA (HR03) rechargeable cells, 1.2 V), 8507.50.90 (Other nickel-metal hydride accumulators). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.