HS Code 8506.60.00.00
Primary cells and primary batteries. - Air-zinc
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
7%
About HS Code 8506.60.00.00
HS code 8506.60.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Primary cells and primary batteries. - Air-zinc. It falls under Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8506 and subheading 8506.60. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 8506.60.00.00 is 7%. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 21 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 8506.60.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8506.60.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (7%) | $700 |
| GST (5%) | $535 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $11,235 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 8506.60.00.00
What is HS code 8506.60.00.00?
HS code 8506.60.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Primary cells and primary batteries. - Air-zinc". It sits under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8506.60.00.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 8506.60.00.00 is 7%. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 8506.60.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8506.60.00.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 8506.60.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8506.60.00.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 8506.60.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8506.60.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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21 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | 5% |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| NZT | New Zealand Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8506.10.10.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Manganese dioxide - Alkaline cells having welded connectors or designed to receive welded connectors, for use in electronic lock systems or in components thereof;Primary batteries, 9 V, for use in the manufacture of smoke detectors | Free |
| 8506.10.90.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Manganese dioxide - Other | 7% |
| 8506.30.00.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Mercuric oxide | 7% |
| 8506.40.00.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Silver oxide | 7% |
| 8506.50.10.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Lithium - Cells having welded connectors or designed to receive welded connectors, for use in electronic lock systems or in components thereof | Free |
| 8506.50.90 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Lithium - Other | 7% |
| 8506.50.90.10 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Lithium - Other - Of an external volume not exceeding 300 cm³ | 7% |
| 8506.50.90.20 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Lithium - Other - Of an external volume exceeding 300 cm³ | 7% |
| 8506.80.10.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Other primary cells and primary batteries - For use in the manufacture of smoke detectors | Free |
| 8506.80.90.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Other primary cells and primary batteries - Other | 7% |
| 8506.90.00.00 | Primary cells and primary batteries. - Parts | Free |