Product classification
HS code for Lithium-ion battery: 8507.60
Electric accumulators, lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Classification of lithium-ion battery under HS 8507.60
Lithium-ion batteries are classified under HS code 8507.60, which specifically covers electric accumulators of the lithium-ion type. An accumulator is defined as a device used for storing electrical energy in a chemical form which can then be released as electrical energy. Unlike primary cells, which are not designed to be recharged, lithium-ion batteries are secondary cells designed for multiple charge and discharge cycles. This specific subheading was introduced to reflect the growing importance of lithium-ion technology in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. The classification includes the battery cells themselves as well as battery packs consisting of multiple cells connected together, provided they include the necessary circuitry for regulation and protection. The technical distinction is based on the chemistry of the battery, where lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging. This code is critical for safety regulations, as lithium-ion batteries are subject to specific transport requirements due to their energy density and potential thermal risks.
- Covers
- Rechargeable lithium-ion cells
- Lithium-ion battery packs for laptops
- Electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries
- Lithium-polymer (Li-Po) batteries
- Portable power bank lithium-ion accumulators
- Also under 8507.60
- Tesla Model 3 battery pack
- Samsung Galaxy battery
- Apple iPhone battery
- LG Chem RESU
- Panasonic 18650 cells
- CATL EV batteries
Codes often confused with 8507.60
Common mistake. Lithium-ion batteries are frequently confused with primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries, which fall under HS code 8506.50. The key difference is the ability to recharge. They are also sometimes misclassified under 8507.20 (other lead-acid accumulators) or 8507.80 (other accumulators like NiMH), but 8507.60 is the specific and correct code for lithium-ion chemistry.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850760 (the code used for lithium-ion battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850760 (the code used for lithium-ion battery) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% 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 850760, not only lithium-ion battery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76.8B 61% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $6.1B 4.8% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.8B 4.6% of world exports
World total: $125.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $28.8B 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $20.1B 16% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.0B 3.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $129.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for lithium-ion battery
Brazil classifies lithium-ion battery under NCM 8507.60.00: HS 8507.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lithium-ion battery
What is the HS code for Lithium-ion battery?
The HS code for Lithium-ion battery is 850760 (Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)). The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is 8507.60, covering all lithium-ion electric accumulators.
How do I classify Lithium-ion battery for customs?
Lithium-ion battery is classified under HS code 850760 — Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are power banks classified as batteries?
Yes, power banks whose primary function is the storage of energy via lithium-ion cells are generally classified under 8507.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of lithium-ion battery (HS 850760)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850760 (the code used for lithium-ion battery) in UN Comtrade data were China ($76.8B, 61% of world exports), Hungary ($6.1B) and Germany ($5.8B). World exports came to about $125.0B, 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 lithium-ion battery (HS 850760)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850760 (the code used for lithium-ion battery) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($28.8B, 22% of world imports), the United States ($20.1B) and Vietnam (about $5.0B). World imports came to about $129.5B, 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 Lithium-ion battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850760 for Lithium-ion 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 lithium-ion battery in Brazil?
In Brazil, lithium-ion battery (HS 850760) is classified under NCM 8507.60.00.