Industrial Lead-Acid Battery Grid Plates from Japan
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.
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
• Submit engineering drawings showing grid design optimized for lead-acid paste adhesion
• Avoid bundling with electrolyte or paste to prevent classification as unfinished batteries
• Declare alloy composition accurately for potential environmental import restrictions