85069000
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›Primary cells and primary batteries
Parts
Standard EU duty
4.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
18 docs
X844Y719Y745X993Y890X834+12
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 4.7% | - | R2261/98 |
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X844Y719Y745
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y719- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y745- Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X844- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD922It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities, whether or not originating in the Union, as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.Article 1bb.1 - Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865)
Export controlIRR1338/24
Export control
IRR1338/24
Documents / references
X993Y890
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X993- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: Y890- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM977It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Iran’s capability to manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran or for use in Iran (article 2.1 of Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529).The transit via the territory of Iran of the goods and technology, as referred to in the first subparagraph, exported from the Union, shall be prohibited.
Import prohibitionKPR0285/18
Import prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM884Goods from the Annex XIh of Regulation (EU) 2018/285 (Machinery and electrical equipment)
Export prohibitionKPR0285/18
Export prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM888Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals)
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X834X837X840Y708Y833
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X834- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X840- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: X837- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y833- Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: Y708- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD869It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesSYR0697/13
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
SYR0697/13
Documents / references
Y920Y921
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y921- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD664The list set out in this Annex shall not include products identified as consumer goods packaged for retail sale for personal use or packaged for individual use, with the exception of isopropanol.
- TM826Goods from Annex II (entries referred to in point (11)(c)) of Regulation (EU) No 697/2013 (OJ L 198) - Laboratory equipment, including parts and accessories for such equipment, for the (destructive or non-destructive) analysis or detection of chemical substances, with the exception of equipment, including parts or accessories, specifically designed for medical use.
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078- Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079- Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954- Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045- Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045- Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V052Devices for writing and reading texts in Braille
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%5
Binding Tariff Information
BTI classification examples
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Lithium primary battery for medical implants
lit (anoda) i inne materiały elektrochemiczneGRI 1GRI 6
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lit (komponenty elektrochemiczne)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
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mieszanka materiałów (brak dominującego)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 3cGRI 6
BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Scope of subheading 850690
Subheading 850690 covers parts intended solely or principally for primary cells and batteries of heading 8506. Typical parts: electrodes (zinc anodes, manganese cathodes), separators, electrolytes (pastes, gels), metal and plastic casings, terminals, seals and membranes. These are production components for battery manufacturers. Classification requires exclusive/principal use for heading 8506 batteries. General parts classified separately. Classification per GRI 1 and 6.
Regulatory requirements
Import requires EORI. Parts do not need standalone CE but finished batteries must meet Battery Regulation. Electrode materials may be subject to REACH. Alkaline electrolyte paste (KOH) requires SDS. CBAM does not apply.
Customs duties and trade
MFN rates should be verified in TARIC. Parts imported from specialised suppliers in China, Japan, Korea. B2B trade for battery manufacturers. Preferential rates require rules of origin. VAT charged on import.
EU Battery Regulation and batteries under 8506 90
Primary batteries under CN 8506 90 are subject to the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. From 18 February 2027, portable batteries must meet requirements for minimum recycled content, labelling and a battery passport. Mercury oxide batteries are banned in the EU. MFN duty: 4.7%. Import requires registration in the national battery producer registry. WEEE obligations also apply.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under 850690?
Electrodes (zinc anodes, MnO2 cathodes, AgO cathodes), separators, electrolytes (KOH pastes, gels), metal/plastic casings, contact terminals, seals and gas membranes (for zinc-air). All must be for heading 8506 batteries.
Are electrode materials subject to REACH?
Yes. Electrode materials (manganese, zinc, lithium powders) as chemical substances are subject to REACH (EC) 1907/2006. Manufacturer/importer must ensure ECHA registration unless exempt. SDS must accompany hazardous material shipments.
Are products under CN 85 06 90 subject to Subject to CBAM?
No. CBAM covers: steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Battery parts from Chapter 85 are not within CBAM scope.
What Battery Regulation requirements apply to 8506 90?
Batteries under 8506 90 are subject to (EU) 2023/1542: labelling, minimum recycled content from 2027, producer registration, and battery passport. Mercury batteries are banned.
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