Lead Plate for Battery Grids from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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