Optima RedTop 12V Automotive Battery

A 12V lead-acid battery designed for automotive starting applications, featuring spiral cell technology for high cranking power. It falls under HTS 8507.20.80.41 as an other lead-acid storage battery specifically rated at 12 volts, excluding traction or submarine types. Common in car starters and high-performance vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8507.20Same rate: 38.5%

If for electric vehicle traction use

Traction batteries designed for propulsion in vehicles fall under the specific traction subheading, not other lead-acid batteries.

8507.90Lower: 13.4% vs 38.5%

If imported as parts like separators

Separators and other specific parts of lead-acid batteries are classified separately from complete batteries.

8507.10Lower: 28.5% vs 38.5%

If rectangular design predominates

Lead-acid batteries of rectangular (including square) construction go to 8507.10, while this covers other shapes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify battery voltage is exactly 12V and confirm lead-acid chemistry via lab testing for accurate HTS classification

Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials declaration and comply with DOT hazardous goods shipping rules

Avoid common pitfalls like confusing with traction batteries (8507.20.00) by documenting end-use as automotive starting

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