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U.S. imports of primary cells and batteries, not elsewhere specified (HS 850680) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual primary (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries that do not fit the silver oxide, lithium, air-zinc, manganese dioxide, or mercuric oxide headings are captured here, including emerging chemistries and specialty industrial cells. The US schedule distinguishes button/coin cell formats (8506800010) from all other configurations (8506800090). China is the leading supplier, with Poland and Japan also contributing meaningfully — Poland's presence reflects European alkaline and specialty battery manufacturing capacity serving the US market. Importers classifying novel or multi-chemistry cells should carefully review the exclusionary notes for the named-chemistry headings before defaulting to this residual provision.
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Batteries using chemistries not specifically enumerated in headings 8506.10–8506.60 — such as certain magnesium, copper-oxide, or hybrid-chemistry cells — fall here. Importers should first confirm the cell's electrochemical system against each named heading; only after ruling out all named chemistries should 8506.80 be used.
Yes. The button/coin cell distinction within 8506.80 mirrors the approach used in the silver oxide and air-zinc headings: physical form factor (small, disc-shaped) determines the subheading, regardless of the specific chemistry involved. Accurate measurement and product specification sheets are essential to support the classification.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| CHINA | $1.3M | $27K | -$1.3M |
| GERMANY | $55K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| JAPAN | $71K | $1.0M | +$975K |
| FRANCE | $838K | $29K | -$808K |
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