U.S. exports of Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries (HS 850730) totaled $10.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries paid $400K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries imports of $5.6M in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.8M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 8507
Subheading 850730 · $10.8M of $691.8M
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$5.6MYoY · free account
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$10.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.5M of Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries and exported $134.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507308090 | Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries, NESOI | $2.9M | 8.68% | 77.24% | $250K |
| 8507308010 | Nickel Cadmium Storage Batteries, Sealed | $2.4M | 4.93% | 35.22% | $117K |
| 8507304000 | Nickel-Cadmium Batteries, Elec Power for 8703.40-80 | $332K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $33K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507300000 | Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries | $10.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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38.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.17% of imports for consumption.