Product classification
HS code for NiCd battery: 8507.30
Electric accumulators, nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Classification of niCd battery under HS 8507.30
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries are classified under HS code 850730 as electric accumulators. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products that are capable of being recharged and storing electrical energy for subsequent use are categorized within heading 8507. Specifically, subheading 850730 is reserved for accumulators where the active electrochemical couple is nickel and cadmium. This classification includes individual cells as well as battery packs consisting of multiple cells connected together, provided they are not incorporated into specific electrical appliances at the time of import. The presence of separators, whether made of microporous plastics or other materials, does not change the classification. NiCd batteries are characterized by their ability to deliver high discharge rates and their resilience to deep discharge cycles, which distinguishes them from primary (non-rechargeable) cells. Even if the batteries are imported with connectors or housing, they remain under 850730 as long as their primary function is the storage of energy. The classification is also independent of the battery's shape, covering both cylindrical and button cells, as well as large industrial rectangular blocks used in aviation or emergency power systems. The potassium hydroxide electrolyte used in these batteries is a key component of their chemical identity under this code.
- Covers
- Cylindrical NiCd rechargeable cells
- NiCd battery packs for power tools
- Industrial NiCd accumulators for emergency lighting
- Sealed nickel-cadmium button cells
- Vented NiCd batteries for aviation starters
- Also under 8507.30
- Saft NiCd batteries
- Varta NiCd cells
- GP NiCd packs (legacy)
- Panasonic NiCd (legacy products)
Codes often confused with 8507.30
Common mistake. NiCd batteries are often misclassified under HS code 8506, which is reserved for primary (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries. Because NiCd batteries are accumulators, they must stay in 8507. They are also frequently confused with 850760 (Lithium-ion) or 850750 (Nickel-metal hydride). It is vital to identify the specific chemical composition, as the duty rates and environmental regulations (such as RoHS) vary significantly between cadmium-based and lithium-based energy storage systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850730 (the code used for niCd battery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850730 (the code used for niCd battery) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.6% 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 850730, not only niCd battery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $167M 18% of world exports
- 2 France $147M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $143M 16% of world exports
World total: $922M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $87M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $69M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $66M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $904M 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 niCd battery
Brazil splits HS 8507.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8507.30.11Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, 15 Ah or less
- 8507.30.19Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, over 15 Ah
- 8507.30.90Nickel-cadmium accumulators, over 2,500 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about niCd battery
What is the HS code for NiCd battery?
The HS code for NiCd battery is 850730 (Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)). The HS code for NiCd batteries is 850730, which covers nickel-cadmium electric accumulators, including those in packs or individual cells.
How do I classify NiCd battery for customs?
NiCd battery is classified under HS code 850730 — Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are NiCd batteries for power tools classified differently?
No, as long as they are imported as battery packs and not as part of the tool itself, they are classified under 850730.
Which countries are the top exporters of niCd battery (HS 850730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850730 (the code used for niCd battery) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($167M, 18% of world exports), France ($147M) and the United States ($143M). World exports came to about $922M, 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 niCd battery (HS 850730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850730 (the code used for niCd battery) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($87M, 9.6% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($69M) and Germany ($66M). World imports came to about $904M, 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 NiCd battery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850730 for NiCd 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 niCd battery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850730 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for niCd battery depends on the product's details: 8507.30.11 (Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, 15 Ah or less), 8507.30.19 (Ni-Cd accumulators up to 2,500 kg, over 15 Ah), 8507.30.90 (Nickel-cadmium accumulators, over 2,500 kg).