Group 34 Passenger Vehicle Lead-Acid Starter Battery from Germany
Standard 12-volt lead-acid battery in Group 34 size for starting piston engines in compact cars and hybrids. Offers 600-800 CCA with flooded electrolyte design. Classified in 8507.10.00 for its primary starting purpose.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Document BCI Group Size and CCA specs to prove starter classification
• Ensure proper recycling symbol and state-of-charge labeling per EPA rules
• Prevent delays by pre-clearing hazmat declarations with carriers