HS 8506 — Primary cells and primary batteries
HS heading 8506 (Primary cells and primary batteries) spans 6 products in U.S. import records, with 147,354 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Primary cells and primary batteries, lithium, Parts of primary cells and primary batteries, and Primary cells and primary batteries, air-zinc.
Part of Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/8506
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 850650 | Primary cells and primary batteries, lithium | 64,873 |
| 850690 | Parts of primary cells and primary batteries | 63,962 |
| 850660 | Primary cells and primary batteries, air-zinc | 11,082 |
| 850680 | Other primary cells and primary batteries | 5,247 |
| 850610 | Primary cells and primary batteries, manganese dioxide | 1,971 |
| 850640 | Primary cells and primary batteries, silver oxide | 219 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 8506
What is HS code 8506?
HS 8506 covers primary cells and primary batteries. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus) of the Harmonized System, with 6 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 8506?
ImportDoor has 147,354 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 8506, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 8506?
Primary cells and primary batteries, lithium (HS 850650) leads with 64,873 shipments, followed by Parts of primary cells and primary batteries (HS 850690) and Primary cells and primary batteries, air-zinc (HS 850660).