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Duty Rate (from China)
Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Products classified under HTS 8507.90.40.00
Lead-Acid Battery Separator Plates
Microporous polyethylene separator plates designed specifically for lead-acid storage batteries to prevent short circuits while allowing electrolyte flow. These parts are essential components fitted between positive and negative plates in automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries. Classified under HTS 8507.90.40.00 as parts of lead-acid storage batteries.
Automotive Lead-Acid Battery Terminal Clamps
Heavy-duty lead-alloy terminal clamps with threaded posts for connecting cables to lead-acid storage batteries in vehicles. These corrosion-resistant parts ensure secure electrical connections in SLI (starting, lighting, ignition) batteries. HTS 8507.90.40.00 covers them as integral parts of lead-acid storage batteries.
Industrial Lead-Acid Battery Grid Plates
Leaded-antimony alloy grid plates serving as the structural framework for positive and negative electrodes in deep-cycle lead-acid batteries for UPS systems. These precision-cast grids support active paste materials and are classified as parts under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
AGM Lead-Acid Battery Absorbent Glass Mats
Microfiber glass mats engineered to absorb and immobilize sulfuric acid electrolyte in Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries for marine and RV applications. These separators enable vibration-resistant, maintenance-free operation and fall under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
Lead-Acid Battery Vent Caps and Plugs
Flame-arrestor vent caps with pressure relief valves for flooded lead-acid storage batteries in forklifts and telecom backup systems. Made of polypropylene, they allow gas escape while preventing sparks and are HTS 8507.90.40.00 parts.
Solar Lead-Acid Battery Tubular Positive Plates
Tubular gauntlet-enclosed positive plates for OPzS deep-cycle lead-acid batteries used in solar energy storage. The lead tube design minimizes active material shedding and qualifies as HTS 8507.90.40.00 parts.
UPS Lead-Acid Battery Intercell Connectors
Flexible lead-alloy intercell connectors with cast-on lugs linking multiple cells in series within uninterruptible power supply (UPS) lead-acid battery packs. These parts ensure low-resistance current flow and are classified under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
Marine Lead-Acid Battery Case Lids
High-impact polypropylene lids with integral cell partitions for heavy-duty marine lead-acid starting batteries. These molded parts seal battery cases while providing cell separation and are HTS 8507.90.40.00 components.
Forklift Lead-Acid Battery Bottom Insulators
Microporous polyethylene bottom insulators preventing short circuits between plates and battery tray in industrial forklift lead-acid batteries. These slotted sheets promote electrolyte circulation and qualify under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
Lead-Acid Battery Paste Tub for Traction Batteries
Heavy-duty plastic tubs used exclusively for mixing and curing lead oxide paste for traction battery plates in electric vehicles and golf carts. Features internal ribs for paste agitation and drainage, classified as HTS 8507.90.40.00 equipment parts.
Motorbike Lead-Acid Battery Hold-Down Brackets
Stamped steel brackets with rubber insulators securing compact lead-acid batteries in motorcycle chassis. Vibration-resistant design prevents movement during operation, falling under HTS 8507.90.40.00 as battery parts.
Lead-Acid Battery Formation Charging Trays
Polypropylene trays holding plate groups during initial formation charging of lead-acid batteries in manufacturing. Acid-resistant construction with cell dividers supports electrolyte circulation, classified HTS 8507.90.40.00.
Golf Cart Lead-Acid Battery Bus Bars
Extruded lead bus bars with multiple terminal studs connecting battery strings in 36V/48V golf cart lead-acid traction packs. High-conductivity design minimizes voltage drop, HTS 8507.90.40.00 parts.
Wheelchair Lead-Acid Battery Terminal Covers
Red and black flame-retardant plastic covers snapping over lead-acid battery terminals in powered wheelchairs. Prevents accidental shorts and acid spray, qualifying as safety parts under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
Lead-Acid Battery Electrolyte Filler Caps
Transparent polypropylene filler caps with integral float indicators for distilled water top-up in maintenance-free lead-acid batteries. Ergonomic design prevents overfilling, classified HTS 8507.90.40.00.