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HS code for batteries, non-rechargeable
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “batteries, non-rechargeable” points to heading 8506: primary cells and primary batteries. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8506 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4% (average 3.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8506 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8506 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.7% (average 4.4%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free – 4% Third-country duty 15 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
EU Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Türkiye Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 15 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
USA 2.7% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Canada Free – 7% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 16% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 25 tariff lines · average 9.5% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 22 tariff lines · average 0.6% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 15 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 7.5% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 4.7% – 15% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 12.8% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 18.1% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for batteries, non-rechargeable?
Batteries, non-rechargeable are classified under 8506 (Primary cells and primary batteries) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.