Yuasa YB5L-B 6V 5Ah Lead-Acid Battery from Japan
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.
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
• - 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