Group 24F Automotive Lead-Acid Starter Battery from Japan
This is a 12-volt lead-acid battery in Group Size 24F, commonly used as the starting battery in mid-size sedans and SUVs with piston engines. It provides high cold cranking amps (CCA) for reliable engine starts in cold weather and is filled with electrolyte for immediate use. Classified under HTS 8507.10.00 because it is specifically designed for starting piston engines in vehicles.
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 specifications match 'starting piston engines' per HTS notes; provide engine compatibility documentation
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for lead-acid electrolyte and ensure UN 2794 hazmat labeling for transport
• Test for proper Group Size dimensions to avoid reclassification as general-purpose batteries