Worn-Out Truck Lead-Acid Cranking Battery from Japan
A heavy-duty spent lead-acid battery from a light truck or van, designed for repeated engine cranking, now sulfated and non-functional. Falls under HTS 8549.11.10.40 for spent starter lead-acid accumulators targeted for lead recovery. Typically higher capacity than passenger car models.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document vehicle type and battery specs to distinguish from non-starter deep-cycle batteries; Use UN 2794 proper shipping name for lead-acid battery scrap; Inspect for free liquids to meet non-hazmat thresholds if drained