HS code 8506: Primary cells and primary batteries

Subheadings and CN codes in heading 8506

• 8506 10Manganese dioxide

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Manganese dioxide cells and batteries (excl. spent)

  • 8506 10 11 Alkaline | Cylindrical cells
  • 8506 10 18 Alkaline | Other
  • 8506 10 91 Other | Cylindrical cells
  • 8506 10 98 Other | Other
• 8506 30Mercuric oxide

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Mercuric oxide cells and batteries (excl. spent)

  • 8506 30 00 Mercuric oxide
• 8506 40Silver oxide

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Silver oxide cells and batteries (excl. spent)

  • 8506 40 00 Silver oxide
• 8506 50Lithium

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Lithium cells and batteries (excl. spent)

  • 8506 50 10 Cylindrical cells
  • 8506 50 30 Button cells
  • 8506 50 90 Other
• 8506 60Air-zinc

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Air-zinc cells and batteries (excl. spent)

  • 8506 60 00 Air-zinc
• 8506 80Other primary cells and primary batteries

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Primary cells and primary batteries, electric (excl. spent, and those of silver oxide, mercuric oxide, manganese dioxide, lithium and air-zinc)

  • 8506 80 05 Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5 V or more but not exceeding 6,5 V
  • 8506 80 80 Other
• 8506 90Parts

  Explanatory note (Eurostat): Parts of primary cells and primary batteries, n.e.s.

  • 8506 90 00 Parts

The first 6 digits are the Harmonized System, shared worldwide: a US HTS code that starts with the same 6 digits sits under the same subheading. The last 2 digits are the EU's own CN split.

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