8507.60.00.20 - Other

This HTS category, 8507.60.00.20, encompasses "Other" lithium-ion batteries that are not specifically classified under the preceding subheading. This "Other" designation is crucial, as it serves as a residual category for any lithium-ion batteries that do not meet the stringent criteria of other, more specific subheadings within the lithium-ion battery classification. Therefore, this code applies to a broad range of lithium-ion battery types, provided they are not intended for electric vehicles as outlined in the sibling category.

The primary distinction of this category lies in its exclusion of lithium-ion batteries specifically designed and used as the primary power source for certain categories of electrically powered vehicles (subheadings 8703.40, 8703.50, 8703.60, 8703.70, or 8703.80). All other lithium-ion batteries, regardless of their voltage, capacity, or physical form factor, that do not fall under that specific vehicle application will generally be classified here. Examples include batteries for consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, power tools, and portable energy storage devices.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this category has no further subcategories. This signifies that once a lithium-ion battery is identified as not fitting the specific exclusions of preceding subheadings, it will be classified under this "Other" provision. Classification within this code will depend on the absence of qualifying characteristics for more specialized lithium-ion battery headings.