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Group 65 Diesel Lead-Acid Cranking Battery from Mexico

A heavy-duty 12-volt lead-acid battery in Group Size 65 designed for starting large diesel piston engines in trucks and RVs. It delivers over 900 CCA for cranking high-compression engines. Falls under HTS 8507.10.00 as it is optimized for starting piston engines.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

28.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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

Certify CCA rating and diesel engine compatibility to confirm starter classification

Comply with DOT hazmat regulations (Class 8 corrosive) and include spill containment instructions

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring batteries are shipped upright and vented properly