Ram 1500 Lead-Acid High-Output Alternator Battery from Japan
Lead-acid battery paired with high-output alternators in Ram 1500 trucks for sustained accessory power during idling. Falls under HTS 8507.20.80.10 for other lead-acid batteries described in 9903.45.25, targeted for automotive import duties. Features deep-cycle capabilities for work truck use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Cross-check with 9903.45.25 for latest USTR tariff actions on Chinese-origin batteries
• Include test data proving not 'spent' per Chapter 85 definitions
• Palletize securely; electrolyte leakage voids insurance claims