Group 27 Marine Cranking Lead-Acid Battery

Group 27 sized lead-acid battery optimized for marine engine starting with high cold cranking amps but suitable for deep cycle use. Classified under HTS 8507.20.80.91 as other lead-acid storage battery, non-rectangular design excluding traction-specific or VRLA types. Features spill-proof flooded cells for boat electrical systems.

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.

8507.20.40Same rate: 38.5%

If primarily traction battery for industrial vehicles

Batteries designed for starting industrial trucks shift to traction subheading despite marine labeling.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 38.5%

If lithium-based chemistry instead of lead-acid

Lithium-ion marine batteries use different heading 8507.60 regardless of form factor.

8507.90.40Higher: 53.5% vs 38.5%

If imported unassembled as battery components/parts

Unfilled cells or incomplete assemblies classified as parts under 8507.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare BCI group size and CCA rating; confirm not exceeding rectangular dimensions for other subheadings

Provide manufacturer specs showing flooded electrolyte to distinguish from sealed AGM under 8507.20.00

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