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6V Golf Cart Flooded Lead-Acid Battery from Japan

6-volt flooded lead-acid battery for golf cart propulsion and accessories, with thick plates for deep discharge cycles. Falls under HTS 8507.20.80.91 as other lead-acid storage, distinguished from traction by non-industrial vehicle use and non-specific rectangular form. Requires periodic electrolyte maintenance.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document voltage and application to differentiate from 8507.20.40 traction batteries for industrial carts

• Include electrolyte composition details; test for spill risk during customs inspection

• Avoid pitfall of group misclassification—golf cart batteries often borderline with traction if high capacity