Interstate MT-34 Marine Starting Battery

Group 34 lead-acid battery for cranking inboard/outboard boat engines, offering 720 CCA with marine-grade vibration resistance. Fits HTS 8507.10.00.90 as a lead-acid starting battery for piston engines outside automotive truck categories. Designed for marine piston engine ignition rather than deep-cycle house loads.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+50.0%53.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8507.20.80Lower: 38.5% vs 53.5%

If dual-purpose or deep-cycle for marine house banks

Batteries designed primarily for sustained discharge (trolling motors) rather than starting shift to other electric accumulators.

8507.10.00Same rate: 53.5%

If for commercial marine vessels classified under Chapter 89

Starting batteries integral to large commercial ships may align with vehicle-specific exclusions.

8507.90Lower: 13.4% vs 53.5%

If imported as unassembled cells

Individual lead-acid cells or incomplete assemblies are parts, not complete starting batteries.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include marine engine compatibility specs to distinguish from deep-cycle marine batteries under alternative headings

Ensure DOT/UN packaging for electrolyte-containing batteries and pre-notify ports of hazardous cargo

Monitor country-of-origin rules; some lead-acid imports face additional Section 301 tariffs beyond base MFN rates

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