8507.80 - Other storage batteries:

Category 8507.80 encompasses "Other storage batteries" that do not fall under the specific types listed in preceding subheadings. This category is a residual classification for storage batteries which are not lead-acid (8507.10, 8507.20), nickel-cadmium (8507.30), nickel-metal hydride (8507.50), or lithium-ion (8507.60). Examples of batteries that would fall here include, but are not limited to, certain types of alkaline storage batteries, silver-zinc storage batteries, or other less common chemistries not explicitly detailed.

The primary distinction of this category from its siblings lies in the specific battery chemistry or construction. While 8507.10 and 8507.20 are dedicated to lead-acid types, and 8507.30 to nickel-cadmium, 8507.50 to nickel-metal hydride, and 8507.60 to lithium-ion, category 8507.80 serves as a catch-all for other chemistries and constructions not otherwise specified. Therefore, proper classification relies on identifying the battery chemistry and confirming it is not a lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, or lithium-ion type before considering this residual heading.

Within the "Other storage batteries" classification, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular detail. Subheading 8507.80.41.00 specifically addresses batteries intended for use as the primary power source in certain electric vehicles, as defined by the referencing subheadings within Chapter 87. The remaining batteries that do not meet this specific application are classified under the general residual subheading 8507.80.82.00, denoted as "Other." This bifurcated structure allows for the distinction of batteries based on their intended application within the broader category of non-specified storage battery types.