Lead-Acid Battery Separator Plates from Japan
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.
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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• polyethylene, AGM) matches lead-acid battery specifications to avoid reclassification
• Include technical datasheets proving compatibility with lead-acid cells; declare as parts, not complete batteries
• Check for hazardous material declarations due to potential chemical residues from manufacturing