Product classification
HS code for Air-zinc battery: 8506.60
Cells and batteries, primary, air-zinc.
Classification of air-zinc battery under HS 8506.60
Air-zinc batteries are classified under HS code 850660 due to their specific chemical composition and function as primary cells. Chapter 85 of the Harmonized System covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8506 is dedicated to primary cells and primary batteries, which are non-rechargeable electrochemical devices. The subheading 60 specifically identifies "air-zinc" types, providing a precise classification for these batteries based on their unique chemistry, where oxygen from the air acts as a reactant at the cathode.
- Covers
- Zinc-air hearing aid batteries
- Zinc-air button cells for small electronics
- Zinc-air batteries for medical devices
- Industrial zinc-air power cells
- Zinc-air batteries for railway signals
- Also under 8506.60
- Rayovac Extra Advanced
- Duracell Activair
- Power One
- ZeniPower
- Energizer EZ
Codes often confused with 8506.60
Common mistake. A common misclassification involves confusing air-zinc batteries with other types of primary cells or rechargeable batteries. For instance, primary cells with different chemistries, such as manganese dioxide (HS code 850610) or lithium (HS code 850650), are distinct and should not be grouped with air-zinc types. Furthermore, air-zinc batteries are often mistakenly classified under HS code 8507, which is reserved for electric accumulators (rechargeable batteries). It is crucial to remember that air-zinc batteries are primary cells and are not designed for recharging, making 8507 an incorrect classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850660 (the code used for air-zinc battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850660 (the code used for air-zinc battery) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 850660, not only air-zinc battery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $113M 33% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $54M 16% of world exports
- 3 Poland $22M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $340M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $44M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $28M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 air-zinc battery
Brazil splits HS 8506.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8506.60.10Air-zinc cells and batteries, up to 300 cm³
- 8506.60.90Air-zinc cells and batteries, over 300 cm³
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about air-zinc battery
What is the HS code for Air-zinc battery?
The HS code for Air-zinc battery is 850660 (Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc). The HS code for air-zinc batteries is 850660, which specifically covers primary cells and primary batteries of the air-zinc type.
How do I classify Air-zinc battery for customs?
Air-zinc battery is classified under HS code 850660 — Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are air-zinc batteries rechargeable?
No, air-zinc batteries are primary cells, meaning they are designed for single use and are not rechargeable. Once their chemical reactants are depleted, they cannot be restored to their original state by applying an external current.
Which countries are the top exporters of air-zinc battery (HS 850660)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850660 (the code used for air-zinc battery) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($113M, 33% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($54M) and Poland ($22M). World exports came to about $340M, 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 air-zinc battery (HS 850660)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850660 (the code used for air-zinc battery) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($44M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and France ($28M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 Air-zinc battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850660 for Air-zinc 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 air-zinc battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850660 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for air-zinc battery depends on the product's details: 8506.60.10 (Air-zinc cells and batteries, up to 300 cm³), 8506.60.90 (Air-zinc cells and batteries, over 300 cm³).