About HS Code 850780
This HS code is a residual category for electric accumulators (rechargeable batteries) that are not specifically classified as lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, or lithium-ion. This includes emerging battery chemistries and specialized types such as sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries (in development), flow batteries (e.g., zinc-bromine, vanadium redox), and other advanced or niche rechargeable systems. The international trade in these 'other' accumulators is often characterized by innovation, research and development, and specialized industrial applications where specific performance characteristics are required. Importers and exporters are typically companies involved in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, R&D institutions, or industries requiring highly customized power sources, reflecting a dynamic and evolving segment of the battery market.
Products Under This Code
Sodium-ion batteries, Solid-state batteries (prototypes), Flow batteries, Zinc-bromine batteries, Silver-zinc accumulators, Aqueous hybrid ion batteries, Redox flow batteries
Real World Examples
Redflow ZBM2 (zinc-bromine flow battery), Aquion Energy AHI (aqueous hybrid ion), various research prototypes for solid-state batteries
Common Misclassification
This code is for 'other' rechargeable batteries, so it's critical to ensure the battery does not fall under the more common lead-acid (850710/850720), NiCd (850730), NiMH (850750), or Li-ion (850760) categories.
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Countries with strong R&D in energy storage, such as the USA, Germany, and China, are key players in the trade of these emerging technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 850780?
HS code 850780 covers: Electric accumulators; other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This HS code is a residual category for electric accumulators (rechargeable batteries) that are not specifically classified as lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, or lithium-ion. This includes emerging battery chemistries and specialized types such as sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries (in development), flow batteries (e.g., zinc-bromine, vanadium redox), and other advanced or niche rechargeable systems. The international trade in these 'other' accumulators is often characterized by innovation, research and development, and specialized industrial applications where specific performance characteristics are required. Importers and exporters are typically companies involved in cutting-edge energy storage solutions, R&D institutions, or industries requiring highly customized power sources, reflecting a dynamic and evolving segment of the battery market.
What products fall under HS code 850780?
Sodium-ion batteries, Solid-state batteries (prototypes), Flow batteries, Zinc-bromine batteries, Silver-zinc accumulators, Aqueous hybrid ion batteries, Redox flow batteries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850780?
This code is for 'other' rechargeable batteries, so it's critical to ensure the battery does not fall under the more common lead-acid (850710/850720), NiCd (850730), NiMH (850750), or Li-ion (850760) categories.
How is HS code 850780 structured?
HS code 850780 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.