U.S. exports of Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries (HS 850650) totaled $38.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-rechargeable lithium primary batteries — covering button/coin cells (8506500010) and all other formats (8506500090) — are widely used in medical devices, military equipment, remote sensors, and consumer electronics where long shelf life and high energy density are critical. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification and supply-chain diversification a priority for US buyers; Singapore and Japan are significant alternative sources. Shipments containing lithium cells are also regulated as hazardous materials under DOT/IATA rules, requiring proper classification, packaging, and documentation at the time of import.
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752 import shipments a month
Lithium primary batteries are classified as dangerous goods under DOT 49 CFR and IATA regulations. Importers must ensure shipments are accompanied by proper UN specification markings (UN 3090 for lithium metal cells), state-of-charge certifications, and compliant packaging. Air shipments face particularly strict quantity and packaging limits.
8506500010 covers lithium primary batteries in button or coin form factor — small, disc-shaped cells typically used in watches, hearing aids, and key fobs. 8506500090 captures all other lithium primary battery formats, such as cylindrical or prismatic cells used in cameras, medical devices, and industrial sensors. Physical form factor, not chemistry, drives the split.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 8506
Subheading 850650 · $38.5M of $65.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$38.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $348.3M of Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries and exported $556.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8506500090 | Primary Batteries, Lithium, NESOI | $20.0M | 14.19% | 88.31% | $2.8M |
| 8506500010 | Primary Batteries, Lithium, Button and Coin Cell | $7.8M | 20.22% | 93.17% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8506500000 | Primary Batteries, Lithium | $38.5M |
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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10.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.87% of imports for consumption.
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