Interstate MT-34 Marine Starting Battery from Japan
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.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• 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