Yuasa YB3L-B 12V 3Ah Motorcycle Starter Battery from Japan
This compact lead-acid battery is designed for starting small piston engines in motorcycles and scooters, weighing only 1.2 kg. It meets HTS 8507.10.00.30 criteria as a 12V lead-acid starter battery under 6 kg, optimized for high cranking power in lightweight vehicles. The absorbed glass mat (AGM) construction ensures vibration resistance typical for powersports applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify battery weight does not exceed 6 kg with packaging removed and provide engine starting certification; ensure DOT-compliant labeling for hazardous materials; common pitfall is classifying as marine/deep cycle which shifts to 8507.20