Lead Plate for Battery Grids from Japan
Flat lead plates cut and formed into grids for lead-acid battery production. Falls under HTS 7804.19.00.00 as other lead plates not rolled, part of plates, sheets, strip, and foil category. Pure lead composition avoids alloy definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide battery manufacturer end-use letters to support classification and potential duty relief programs
• Adhere to DOT hazardous material shipping rules for lead plates; include safety data sheets