Forklift Lead-Acid Battery Bottom Insulators from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify insulator thickness and slot pattern for specific forklift battery groups
• Test for acid resistance and dielectric strength
• Package to prevent deformation during ocean transport