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Yuasa YB5L-B 6V 5Ah Lead-Acid Battery

This compact 6V lead-acid battery is designed for motorcycles and small vehicles, featuring a 5Ah capacity and sealed maintenance-free construction. It falls under HTS 8507.20.80.31 as a non-rectangular (cylindrical/prismatic) lead-acid storage battery specifically rated at 6 volts, excluding traction or aircraft types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+37.5%41%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8507.20Same rate: 41%

If rectangular (including square)

Rectangular lead-acid batteries, even at 6V, fall under the rectangular subheading regardless of voltage.

8507.90.80Higher: 53.4% vs 41%

If parts like separators only

Separate battery components or parts are classified under the 'parts' heading, not complete batteries.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 41%

If lithium-ion technology

Non-lead-acid storage batteries like lithium-based shift to heading 8507.60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• - Verify voltage is exactly 6V and confirm lead-acid chemistry via lab testing to avoid misclassification

• - Provide manufacturer specs confirming non-rectangular shape and exclude traction/aircraft use in import docs

• - Ensure UN38.3 certification for lithium-free lead-acid batteries to clear customs smoothly