Optima RedTop 34/78 Automotive Starting Battery from Japan
A spiral-wound lead-acid AGM battery engineered for maximum starting power in cars and light trucks, with 800 CCA for reliable cold-weather performance. Classified under HTS 8507.10.00.90 as a lead-acid starting battery not dedicated to heavy-duty Chapter 87 vehicles. Its compact design suits passenger vehicle engine cranking needs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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
• Provide OEM compatibility lists and DIN/BCI group certifications to demonstrate starting engine purpose during CBP review
• Comply with EPA battery recycling regulations and include spill containment declarations to expedite hazardous goods clearance
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; declare accurate landed costs including anti-dumping duties if from specific origins like China