Group 31 Interstate MTP-31 Battery from Japan
A heavy-duty lead-acid starting battery weighing 14.5 kg, designed for starting piston engines in trucks and commercial vehicles. Classified under HTS 8507.10.0060 because it exceeds 6 kg, operates at 12V, and is specifically for engine starting applications. Meets OEM specifications for high cranking amps in diesel engines.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Obtain UN38.3 certification for hazardous material shipping; ensure RoHS compliance and proper labeling of acid content; verify DOT hazardous material declarations to avoid customs delays