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U.S. imports of nickel-metal hydride storage batteries (HS 850750) totaled $53.9M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Nickel-Metal Hydride Storage Batteries paid $6.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $55.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries occupy a well-established niche in hybrid electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial applications where cadmium-free chemistry and moderate energy density are priorities. All US imports under this heading are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8507500000), simplifying entry but placing the classification burden on distinguishing NiMH from the closely related nickel-cadmium (8507.30) and lithium-ion (8507.60) headings. Japan leads US supply — a legacy of its early dominance in hybrid-vehicle battery technology — with China and the United Kingdom also contributing. Importers should document the specific electrochemical system clearly, as NiMH and NiCd cells can appear physically similar.
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The distinction is electrochemical: NiMH batteries use a hydrogen-absorbing alloy anode, while NiCd batteries use a cadmium anode. Manufacturer specifications, material safety data sheets, and IEC battery designation codes (e.g., HR for NiMH, KR for NiCd) are the primary documentation CBP will look to. Physical appearance alone is insufficient, as both chemistries appear in similar cylindrical and prismatic formats.
Under the current US schedule, all NiMH storage batteries — whether automotive-grade hybrid-vehicle packs or consumer AA/AAA replacement cells — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8507500000). Unlike the lead-acid and nickel-cadmium headings, there is no separate EV-power-source subheading for NiMH, so end-use does not change the classification, though it may affect admissibility or safety-standard requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $51.1M | $23K | -$51.1M |
| CHINA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| CANADA | $57K | $764K | +$708K |
| GERMANY | $511K | $22K | -$489K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $405K | $18K | -$388K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507500000 | NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE BATTERIES | $53.9M | 12.09% | $6.7M |
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE BATTERIES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8507500000 | NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE STORAGE BATTERIES | $1.6M |
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $40.2M | $227K | -$40.0M |
| Texas | $7.7M | $115K | -$7.6M |
| California | $3.7M | $79K | -$3.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND, OH | $21.2M | $88K | -$21.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $17.0M | -- | -$17.0M |
| TACOMA, WA | $9.5M | -- | -$9.5M |