36V Sealed Lead-Acid Battery for Electric Utility Vehicles from Japan
Compact 36V VRLA (Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid) battery for low-speed electric utility vehicles like personnel carriers. Meets HTS 8507.20.80.61 criteria for 36V lead-acid storage, excluding rectangular and SLI types, in sealed non-rectangular format. Ideal for airport ground support.
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
• Certify as sealed/recombinant to bypass wet battery hazmat restrictions
• Exact voltage measurement reports prevent disputes at customs valuation
• Separate from vehicle chassis import to maintain battery classification