HS Code for Alkaline battery

Alkaline batteries are classified under HS code 850680 because they are primary cells and batteries that do not fall into the more specific categories listed within heading 8506. Heading 8506 covers "Primary cells and primary batteries." Subheadings 850610 through 850660 enumerate specific types such as manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium, and air-zinc primary cells. Alkaline batteries, while often containing manganese dioxide, utilize a distinct alkaline electrolyte system (typically zinc-manganese dioxide with potassium hydroxide) that differentiates them from the simpler "manganese dioxide" primary cells (e.g., carbon-zinc) of 850610. Therefore, they are appropriately classified in the residual category 850680, designated for "Other primary cells and primary batteries."

Products Included

• AA alkaline batteries
• AAA alkaline batteries
• C alkaline batteries
• D alkaline batteries
• 9V alkaline batteries
• Button cell alkaline batteries (non-lithium, non-silver oxide)

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification is with HS 8507 (Electric accumulators, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square); parts thereof). This code is exclusively for rechargeable batteries (accumulators), whereas alkaline batteries are primary, non-rechargeable cells. Another frequent error is classifying them under HS 850610 (Manganese dioxide primary cells). While alkaline batteries contain manganese dioxide, the specific chemical system (alkaline electrolyte) distinguishes them from the general "manganese dioxide" category, which typically refers to carbon-zinc batteries. Consequently, alkaline batteries are correctly placed in the "other" category of 850680.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Alkaline battery?

The HS code for Alkaline battery is 850680.

What is the difference between primary and secondary batteries in HS classification?

Primary batteries (HS 8506) are non-rechargeable and designed for single use. Secondary batteries, also known as accumulators (HS 8507), are rechargeable and can be used multiple times. This distinction is fundamental to their HS classification.