Cells and batteries; primary, lithium

HS v2017 Code: 850650

About cells and batteries; primary, lithium

hs code 850650 covers the import and export of primary lithium cells and batteries. These power sources are essential components in a wide range of electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to medical equipment and industrial machinery. As the global demand for portable electronics continues to grow, the lithium battery industry plays a crucial role in supporting technological advancements and powering the modern economy.

Production process

The production of primary lithium cells and batteries involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, including lithium metal, electrolyte solutions, and other active components, are carefully sourced and prepared. These materials are then assembled into the cell or battery structure, often using automated manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and quality. The final products undergo rigorous testing and safety checks before being packaged and distributed for use.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the lithium battery industry include lithium metal, organic electrolytes, separator materials, and various other metals and chemicals used in the cell construction. Specialized manufacturing equipment, such as coating machines, cell assembly lines, and testing apparatus, are also essential resources for this industry. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in electrochemistry, materials science, and production engineering.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 850650 is lithium-based primary cells and batteries, which are used to power a wide range of electronic devices and equipment. These batteries are often found in 851770 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 902215 Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary instruments and appliances, and 847130 Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 850650

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 850650. The most recent 1 version of this code (850650) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 850650 ( HS v2017).

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8506'>8506: Cells and batteries; primary</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850650'>850650: Cells and batteries; primary, lithium</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850610'>850610: Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850630'>850630: Cells and batteries; primary, mercuric oxide</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850640'>850640: Cells and batteries; primary, silver oxide</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850660'>850660: Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850680'>850680: Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/850690'>850690: Cells and batteries; primary, parts thereof</a>"]

    

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