HS Code for AA battery

AA batteries are classified under HS code 8506.10. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8506 is specifically designated for primary cells and primary batteries, which are non-rechargeable power sources. The subheading 8506.10 is reserved for those utilizing manganese dioxide as the cathode. Most standard AA batteries, including alkaline and zinc-carbon varieties, use manganese dioxide and thus fall into this category. The classification is based on the electrochemical system of the battery rather than its physical size or shape. Whether the battery is labeled as LR6 (alkaline) or R6 (zinc-carbon), if it is a primary cell using manganese dioxide, it must be declared under this code. This ensures uniform tariff application across different brands and packaging sizes of the common AA battery.

Products Included

• Alkaline AA batteries (LR6)
• Zinc-carbon AA batteries (R6)
• Manganese dioxide primary cells
• Standard 1.5V AA non-rechargeable batteries

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8507.60, which is for lithium-ion batteries. This happens when users confuse primary (disposable) batteries with secondary (rechargeable) batteries. If an AA-sized battery is rechargeable, it belongs in Chapter 8507. Another error is using 8506.50, which is for lithium primary cells; while AA lithium batteries exist, they are chemically distinct from the manganese dioxide batteries covered under 8506.10. Finally, 8506.80 is sometimes used for "other" primary cells, but since manganese dioxide is explicitly listed in 8506.10, it must be used for standard AA batteries.

FAQ

What is the HS code for AA battery?

The HS code for a standard, non-rechargeable AA battery is 8506.10.

Are rechargeable AA batteries classified under the same code?

No, rechargeable AA batteries (such as NiMH or Li-ion) are classified under heading 8507 as electric accumulators.