8506.50.00
Primary cells and primary batteries; parts thereof:
Lithium
- Column 1 — General
- 2.7%
- Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
- Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
- Column 2
- 35%
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United States Customs Tariff for HS Code 850650
Cells and batteries; primary, lithium
USITC 2026 HTS Revision 19
26,806 official source entries are searchable. Checked 2026-09-22; edition published 2026-09-15.
Printed tariff and statistical lines from this edition, separate from historical WITS averages. Blank duty cells are not a confirmed zero. Review the parent tariff line, general and chapter notes, chapter 99, origin, exclusions, quotas and additional duties. No shipment total or special-rate eligibility is calculated. The edition publication date is not a line-level effective date.
Original source definitions and general notes
Official entries matching 850650
8506.50.00.10
Primary cells and primary batteries; parts thereof: › Lithium
Button and coin cell batteries
Source units: No.
- Column 1 — General
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
- Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
- Column 2
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Parent tariff line 8506.50.00 — read its printed duties and notes
Lithium
- Column 1 — General: 2.7%
- Column 1 — Special (eligibility required): Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
- Column 2: 35%
8506.50.00.90
Primary cells and primary batteries; parts thereof: › Lithium
Other
Source units: No.
- Column 1 — General
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
- Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
- Column 2
- No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Parent tariff line 8506.50.00 — read its printed duties and notes
Lithium
- Column 1 — General: 2.7%
- Column 1 — Special (eligibility required): Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
- Column 2: 35%
WITS 2023 historical MFN average
Reported average: 2.70000004768372%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 2.70000004768372%–2.70000004768372%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for United States
United States HS Code 850650: 2.70% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 2.70% (2023 MFN average) for Cells and batteries; primary, lithium.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- United States
- HS / tariff code
- 850650
- Description
- Cells and batteries; primary, lithium
- Chapter
- 85 —
- Heading
- 8506
- Subheading
- 850650
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 2.70% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
2.70% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
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Details
- HS Code
- 850650
- Chapter
- 85 —
- Heading
- 8506
- Subheading
- 850650
Compare HS code 850650 across GCC countries
Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.
Related HS Codes (Heading 8506)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 850610 | Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 850630 | Cells and batteries; primary, mercuric oxide | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 850640 | Cells and batteries; primary, silver oxide | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 850660 | Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 850680 | Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc) | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 850690 | Cells and batteries; primary, parts thereof | 2.70% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.