UPS Lead-Acid Battery Intercell Connectors from Germany
Flexible lead-alloy intercell connectors with cast-on lugs linking multiple cells in series within uninterruptible power supply (UPS) lead-acid battery packs. These parts ensure low-resistance current flow and are classified under HTS 8507.90.40.00.
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
• Specify connector length, lug size, and cable capacity matching standard UPS batteries
• X-ray or conductivity test reports verify lead purity and joint integrity
• Avoid mixing with nickel-plated connectors for other chemistries