Solar Lead-Acid Battery Tubular Positive Plates from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Provide gauntlet material specs (polyester, microporous) and plate capacity ratings
• Declare as unfinished plates, not assembled elements
• Check REACH compliance for lead content in EU-origin materials