U.S. imports of Primary Cells & Batteries, Manganese Dioxide (HS 850610) totaled $48.4M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Primary Cells & Batteries, Manganese Dioxide paid $8.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManganese dioxide primary batteries — the chemistry behind standard alkaline AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V cells as well as button/coin cells (8506100010) — are among the most widely traded consumer goods in Chapter 85. China dominates US import supply, with Indonesia and Vietnam emerging as significant secondary sources as battery manufacturers diversify production. Alkaline cells from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has accelerated sourcing shifts to Southeast Asia. The heading's split between button/coin cells and other formats matters for duty calculation and for compliance with state-level battery recycling regulations that vary by cell chemistry and size.
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1.2K import shipments a month
The US schedule separates button and coin cell formats under 8506100010 from all other manganese dioxide primary cells and batteries under 8506100090. The distinction is based on physical form factor: button and coin cells are small, disc-shaped cells typically used in watches, hearing aids, and small electronics. Standard cylindrical or prismatic alkaline cells fall under the NESOI line regardless of capacity.
Primary batteries do not trigger FSIS or APHIS admissibility review. However, importers should be aware that batteries containing certain materials may be subject to EPA regulations under RCRA or state-level extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. Additionally, batteries marketed as consumer products must comply with CPSC safety standards, and lithium-containing variants (not this heading) face DOT hazmat transport rules. For manganese dioxide alkaline cells specifically, no mandatory federal import permit is required, but compliance with applicable product safety standards should be confirmed.
ImportsExports
Imports
$48.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $551.0M of Primary Cells & Batteries, Manganese Dioxide and exported $169.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 8506
Subheading 850610 · $48.4M of $95.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8506100090 | Primary Cells and Batteries, Manganese Dioxide, Nes | $47.5M | 17.77% | 98.58% | $8.4M |
| 8506100010 | Primary Batteries, Mang Dioxide, Button, Coin Cell | $872K | 9.56% | 24.69% | $83K |
Primary Cells and Batteries, Manganese Dioxide, Nes
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8506100000 | Primary Cells and Batteries, Manganese Dioxide | $15.8M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Vietnam together supply 48% of it. China pays 37.2% duty; Singapore 12.5%.
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rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.62% of imports for consumption.