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Battery Grade Sulfuric Acid

High-purity sulfuric acid (93-37%) formulated for lead-acid battery electrolyte, meeting strict impurity limits. It qualifies under HTS 2807.00.00.00 as chemically defined sulfuric acid, not as a mixture if purity standards are met per Chapter 28 notes. Widely imported for automotive and UPS battery production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If contains additives like expanders or demineralized water beyond pure acid

Battery electrolytes with intentional mixtures are prepared chemicals in 3824, not pure acids.

8507.90.80.00Higher: 53.4% vs 35%

If imported filled in lead-acid batteries

Complete batteries with electrolyte are classified by function in Chapter 85.

2833.27.00.00Lower: 25.6% vs 35%

If converted to sulfate salts like zinc sulfate

Metal sulfates are under heading 2833, separate from free acid.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay reports showing low heavy metals for battery grade verification; comply with EPA pre-notification for corrosive imports

Avoid pitfall: over-dilution pushes to 3824 as chemical prep

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98% Sulfuric Acid

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Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric Acid)

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Technical Grade Sulfuric Acid

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Electronic Grade Sulfuric Acid

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Pharmaceutical Grade Sulfuric Acid

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Food Grade Sulfuric Acid

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