Lead-Acid Battery Paste Tub for Traction Batteries from Japan
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.
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
• Document exclusive use in lead paste curing process with manufacturer specs
• Chemical resistance certification for sulfuric acid exposure
• Declare capacity and rib configuration matching standard paste recipes