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HS code for lithium batteries
Main heading: 8506
Primary cells and primary batteries
4 of the 8 matching codes below are in this heading. Pick the exact 10-digit code from the table.
Matching HS / commodity codes for “lithium batteries” from the official UK Trade Tariff, ranked by match. Read each description: the right code depends on what exactly the product is made of and how it is used. Customs decide the final classification.
| Code | Description | UK duty | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8506509030 | Lithium-iodine or lithium-silver vanadium oxide single cell battery of dimensions of not more than 28 mm × 45 mm × 15 mm and a capacity of not less than 1,05 Ah Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8506509010 | Lithium iodine single cell battery the dimensions of which do not exceed 9 mm × 23 mm × 45 mm and a voltage of not more than 2,8 V Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8507600048 | Integrated battery system in a metal or plastic case with or without holders, consisting of: - a lithium-ion battery with a voltage of 36 V or more but not more than 50,4 V and a nominal energy between 0,3kWh and 0,9 kWh, - a Battery Management System, - a power relay, - a cooling system, - one to four connectors, - for use in the manufacture of Mild-hybrid (mHEV) motor vehicles Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8506500000 | Lithium Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8507600029 | A lithium-ion-rechargeable battery pack in a specific housing suitable for operating in digital cameras, having: -a length of 50 mm or more but not more than 120 mm, -a width of 35 mm or more but not more than 80 mm, -a height of 15 mm or more but not more than 45 mm, -a weight of 0,040 kg or more but not more than 0,085 kg, and -a capacity of not more than 2200 mAh Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8507600028 | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery cell with: - a length of 190mm or more but not more than 380mm, - a width of 90mm or more but not more than 150mm, - a height of 4mm or more but not more than 35mm, - a weight of 0,1kg or more but not more than 2,5kg, - a nominal voltage of 3,0 VDC or more but not more than 5,0 VDC, - a nominal capacity of not more than 150Ah, for use in the manufacture of rechargeable hybrid and electric vehicle batteries Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8507600030 | Cylindrical lithium-ion accumulator or module, with a length of 63 mm or more and a diameter of 17,2 mm or more, having a nominal capacity of 1 200 mAh or more, for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
| 8506509090 | Other Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles >… | - | open |
Source: UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC), Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 2026-11-14.
Questions
What is the HS code for lithium batteries?
Most matches in the UK Trade Tariff are in heading 8506: Primary cells and primary batteries. The exact 10-digit code depends on the product; see the table.
What is the import duty on lithium batteries?
It depends on the exact code; open the official page for each code.
Is the first code always right?
Not always. Codes are ranked by match. Read the descriptions and check with your customs broker; customs decide the final classification.
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