Chapter 99, Temporary legislation / Heading 9902

HTS 9902.16.22: Lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or mo

Schedule text: Lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or more but not over 127 mm, each certified by the importer as containing a lithium anode and a liquid cathode comprising a porous carbon current collector filled with thionyl chloride (SOCl2) (provided for in subheading 8507.60.00). Classification: Lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or more but not over 127 mm, each certified by the importer as containing a lithium anode and a liquid cathode comprising a porous carbon current collector filled with thionyl chloride (SOCl2) (provided for in subheading 8507.60.00)

General rate of duty

Free

Column 1, USITC schedule

From China, all in

12.5%

Priced live by the Gateway engine

Section 301 China

none

Product action on this line

Forced labor 301

12.5%

9903.05.31

How the rate is built

Each line is a separate legal authority. They stack on the $10,000 customs value unless a carve-out says otherwise.

ProgramRateAmount
General rate of duty (Column 1)
Official rate: Free
9902.16.22
0%$0.00
Section 301 forced labor
9903.05.31
12.5%$1,250.00
Effective duty rate
12.5%$1,250.00

Stack priced from China on a $10,000 customs value, ocean entry. Other origins carry different programs; the calculator prices any of them.

Questions about this example

What is HTS code 9902.16.22?
HTS 9902.16.22 covers lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or mo; the schedule's own line text is "Lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or more but not over 127 mm, each certified by the importer as containing a lithium anode and a liquid cathode comprising a porous carbon current collector filled with thionyl chloride (SOCl2) (provided for in subheading 8507.60.00)". Its full classification path in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is: Lithium thionyl chloride batteries, cylindrical in shape, measuring 30.48 mm or more but not over 152.4 cm in length, having an outer diameter of 10.16 mm or more but not over 127 mm, each certified by the importer as containing a lithium anode and a liquid cathode comprising a porous carbon current collector filled with thionyl chloride (SOCl2) (provided for in subheading 8507.60.00). It sits in chapter 99 (Temporary legislation) under heading 9902.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 9902.16.22?
The Column 1 general rate of duty is Free. That is the most-favored-nation rate before any Section 301, Section 232, Section 338, Section 201 or antidumping and countervailing action, and before CBP's Merchandise Processing and Harbor Maintenance fees.
What is the tariff on HTS 9902.16.22 from China?
Priced on $10,000 of goods, the effective duty from China is 12.5%: 0% general rate + 12.5% forced labor. No Section 301 product action applies to this line today. The Section 301 forced-labor duty applies.
Which lines are related to HTS 9902.16.22?
Neighbouring statistical lines under the same 8-digit heading are listed on this page. All lines under one 8-digit heading share the same legal duty rate; the tenth digit reports statistics.