H6/L3 European Car Lead-Acid Starter Battery from Japan
This 12-volt lead-acid battery in DIN H6/L3 size is used for starting piston engines in European vehicles like BMW and Mercedes. It features maintenance-free design with AGM technology for vibration resistance. HTS 8507.10.00 applies due to its specific starter function for piston engines.
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
• Provide DIN size certifications and vehicle fitment data for customs verification
• Label with RoHS compliance if claiming exemptions; test for acid leakage resistance
• Watch for misclassification by ensuring end-use declaration specifies starting piston engines