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U.S. imports of nickel-cadmium storage batteries (HS 850730) totaled $6.6M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries paid $433K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $3.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries remain in service for industrial power tools, emergency lighting, aviation ground support, and rail applications where robust cycle life and performance at temperature extremes outweigh environmental concerns about cadmium content. The US schedule includes a dedicated line for sealed NiCd batteries (8507308010) and a separate line for batteries serving as the primary power source for electric vehicles of headings 8703.40–8703.80 (8507304000). France, Germany, and Sweden lead US imports, reflecting the concentration of industrial NiCd manufacturing among European producers who have maintained this chemistry as lithium alternatives have displaced it in consumer markets. Cadmium content subjects these batteries to EPA and state-level hazardous-material disposal regulations that importers should factor into compliance planning.
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France, Germany, and Sweden host manufacturers that have retained NiCd production for industrial and safety-critical applications — aviation, rail signaling, emergency lighting, and heavy power tools — where the chemistry's tolerance for deep discharge, wide temperature ranges, and long calendar life is difficult to replicate with lithium-ion at comparable cost. Consumer-market decline has not eliminated industrial demand.
Cadmium is a listed hazardous substance under RCRA and is regulated by the EPA. Several US states impose additional restrictions on cadmium-containing batteries, including mandatory take-back and recycling requirements under laws modeled on the Battery Act. Importers should assess both federal and state-level obligations before distribution, as non-compliance can result in significant penalties.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507308090 | NICKEL-CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES, NESOI | $4.3M | 12.88% | $304K |
| 8507308010 | NICKEL CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES, SEALED | $2.2M | 13.50% | $112K |
| 8507304000 | NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES,ELEC POWER FOR 8703.40-80 | $152K | 12.99% | $17K |
NICKEL-CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES, NESOI
NICKEL CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES, SEALED
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES,ELEC POWER FOR 8703.40-80
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507300000 | NICKEL-CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES | $15.5M |
NICKEL-CADMIUM STORAGE BATTERIES
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | $1.2M | $3.6M | +$2.4M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $491K | $2.5M | +$2.0M |
| CINCINNATI-LAWRENCEBURG, OH | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |