GM Silverado Heavy-Duty Lead-Acid Starter Battery Group 65 from Japan
A Group 65 lead-acid battery serving as the primary starter battery for GM Silverado heavy-duty trucks, delivering high cranking amps for engine starting. Classified under HTS 8507.20.80.10 due to its design for automotive applications as described in subheading 9903.45.25. It features flooded electrolyte and robust construction for truck demands.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label batteries with UN number (2800) and proper shipping name for DOT hazardous materials compliance
• Provide country-of-melt documentation for lead content to meet CBP steel/aluminum derivative rules
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; spill-proof packaging prevents damage claims