Product classification
HS code for AA battery: 8506.10
Cells and batteries, primary, manganese dioxide.
Classification of AA battery under HS 8506.10
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.
- Covers
- Alkaline AA batteries (LR6)
- Zinc-carbon AA batteries (R6)
- Manganese dioxide primary cells
- Standard 1.5V AA non-rechargeable batteries
- Also under 8506.10
- Duracell Coppertop
- Energizer Max
- Panasonic Alkaline Power
- Varta Longlife
- AmazonBasics Alkaline
Codes often confused with 8506.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850610 (the code used for AA battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850610 (the code used for AA battery) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850610, not only AA battery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 44% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $409M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Germany $304M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $669M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $324M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $260M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 AA battery
Brazil splits HS 8506.10 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8506.10.11Alkaline C cells (LR14), 1.5 V
- 8506.10.12Alkaline D cells (LR20), 1.5 V
- 8506.10.19Other alkaline manganese dioxide cells
- 8506.10.20Other manganese dioxide cells
- 8506.10.31Alkaline 9 V batteries
- 8506.10.32Alkaline 12 V batteries
- 8506.10.39Other manganese dioxide batteries
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about AA battery
What is the HS code for AA battery?
The HS code for AA battery is 850610 (Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide). The HS code for a standard, non-rechargeable AA battery is 8506.10.
How do I classify AA battery for customs?
AA battery is classified under HS code 850610 — Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of AA battery (HS 850610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850610 (the code used for AA battery) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 44% of world exports), Belgium ($409M) and Germany ($304M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 AA battery (HS 850610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850610 (the code used for AA battery) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($669M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($324M) and the United Kingdom ($260M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for AA battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850610 for AA battery is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for AA battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850610 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for AA battery depends on the product's details: 8506.10.11 (Alkaline C cells (LR14), 1.5 V), 8506.10.12 (Alkaline D cells (LR20), 1.5 V), 8506.10.19 (Other alkaline manganese dioxide cells), 8506.10.20 (Other manganese dioxide cells), 8506.10.31 (Alkaline 9 V batteries), 8506.10.32 (Alkaline 12 V batteries), and more.